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The Battle of Pavia,February 24,1525.The victory over  
Francois I of France brought Emperor Karl V the Duchy  
of Milan and the predominance in Italy.Francois I      
in center foreground and right,can be identified by    
His caparison with the French lilies.Oakwood,32 x 41 cm
#26040360

The Battle of Pavia,February 24,1525.The victory over Francois I of France bro...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis.
The painter Vermeyen as war correspondent. Next to him  
Felipe de Guevara. Cartoons for twelve tapestries.      
Charcoal and watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2038

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
Karl V (without armour) at the head of a cavalry detach-
ment which repelled a Turkish sortee from Goleta.      
charcoal and watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2038

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
#26040367

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The battle on the way to Tunis:Karl V at the head of   
the imperial cavalry (center right),12 Cartoons,       
charcoal and watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2038

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
Imperial galleys leaving Tunis after the campaign.     
Cartoons for 12 tapestries,charcoal and watercolour    
on paper, 385 x 662 cm,       Inv.2038                 

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
#26040369

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
End of the campaign.In front of a tent,Karl V signs    
a new treaty with Mulay Hassan,King of Tunis.Cartoons, 
charcoal and watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2038

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
#26040370

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The imperial army leaves Tunis and camps in Rada.      
Ostriches and goats.Tapestry.                          

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

A riding lesson for King Louis XIII (1601-1643).       
On the young King's left the God Mercury, on his right 
Antoine Pluvinel de la Baume.                          
One of eight tapestries after cartons by Jordaens.
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A riding lesson for King Louis XIII (1601-1643). On the young King's left...

Spring ("Amor"),one of four paintings showing the      
Ages of Man.                                           
Canvas,120 x 240 cm                                    
Inv.2200
#39160111

Spring ("Amor"),one of four paintings showing the Ages of Man....

The Baptism of Christ, detail.                         
Background: the sermon of Saint John Baptist           
Oil on oakwood (1515)                                  
60 x 76 cm                                             
Inv. 1002
#40010132

The Baptism of Christ, detail. Background: the sermon o...

Lamentation, Golgatha in the background. Saint         
John's Altar, inner side of the right wing, painted    
for the Johanniter Monastery, Haarlem, Netherlands.    
Tempera on oakwood (1484)                              
175 x 139 cm - Inv. 991
#40010154

Lamentation, Golgatha in the background. Saint John's Altar, inner side...

Golgatha (Lamentation). Saint John's Altar, detail     
of 40-01-01/53, inner side of the right wing, painted  
for the Joanniter Monastery, Haarlem, Netherlands.     
Tempera on oakwood (1484)                              
Overall size 175 x 139 cm - Inv. 991
#40010155

Golgatha (Lamentation). Saint John's Altar, detail of 40-01-01/53, inner si...