This 1500s engraving illustrates the 'Portrait of the Infernal League.' The League referred to is the Catholic League, also known as the Holy League. The League was formed by he French Henry I, Duke of Guise, in 1576. It was the time of the Protestant Reformation, the Wars of Religions, and Henry I's intent was to eliminate Protestantism in France. This political caricature was drawn up by those opposed to the League.
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This 1500s engraving illustrates the 'Portrait of the Infernal League.' The League referred to is the Catholic League, also known as the Holy League. The League was formed by he French Henry I, Duke of Guise, in 1576. It was the time of the Protestant Reformation, the Wars of Religions, and Henry I's intent was to eliminate Protestantism in France. This political caricature was drawn up by those opposed to the League.

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UMG25A01_316

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Droits gérés

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52,3Mo (1,9Mo) / 31,9cm x 41,1cm / 3764 x 4860 (300dpi)

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16th century Holy league Catholic League Portrait of League opposition Holy League opposition Catholic League Henry I Henri I War of Religions French War of Religions Protestant Reformation Duke of Guise Protestant France political cariature religious caricature political cartoon France religion religious wars 1500s 16th century

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