Légende

This illustration is taken from the Record of the History of France 1591-1594, and it shows the Spanish contingent leaving Paris followingt he entry into Paris of Henry IV on March 22, 1594. Henry IV had opted to renounce Protestantism and choose Catholicism. Henry IV is seen watching the exit of the troops from a window opening in the gate. The Spanish leave through the Paris gate known as Gate of Saint Denis. The king of Spain, Philip II, had sent the garrison to Paris to help the Catholics in the Wars of Religion.

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Notre référence

UMG25A01_325

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Droits gérés

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51,3Mo (3,0Mo) / 40,6cm x 31,6cm / 4800 x 3737 (300dpi)

Mots clés

16th century Henry IV Paris Henri IV Paris Siege of Paris Gate of Saint Dsenis Paris Henry IV Henri IV Spanish leave Paris Henry IV France Henri IV France Philip II Felipe II Felipe Spain Philip Spain Protestant Reformation Wars of religion Spanish soldeirs 1500s Spanish soldiers 16th century gate Paris Paris city gate Paris 1500s Paris 16th century 1590s 16th century