#charlesv

[francepittoresque]

22 avril 1370 : pose de la première pierre de la Bastille ➽ http://bit.ly/Premiere-Pierre-Bastille C’est le jour où le prévôt de Paris, Hugues Aubriot, pose la première pierre de la Bastille. A l’époque, elle n’a pas encore vocation à devenir une prison. Dans l’esprit de Charles V, il s’agit simplement de renforcer la défense de Paris

[detournementsmineurs]

Le donjon de Charles V (1364-70) eet la chapelle (1379-1559) du Château de Vincennes avant la nuit tombée, prélude à “Helsingor, Château d'Hamlet” spectacle immersif par la troupe de Léonard Matton  - d'après la pièce de théâtre "La Tragique Histoire d'Hamlet, Prince de Danemark" de William Shakespeare (circa 1603) - avril 2024.

[steellegacy]

Charles V (1500-1558) and Philip II (1527-1598). Kings of Spain by Antonio Arias Arias Fernández (1614-1684)

🏛️ Prado Museum. Madrid, Spain

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Shown here on the left is Charles V (1500 – 1558) - head of the rising House of Habsburg. Holy Roman emperor, king of Spain as Charles I, Lord of the Netherlands as Charles II, King of Germany.

On the right is his son king Philip II (1527-1598) - he is resting his right hand on a globe that symbolizes the planetary extent of his possessions. The most powerful ruler of his time.

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Карл V и его сын Филипп II. Портрет работы Антонио Ариаса Фернандеса, 1639-1640

🏛️ Музей Прадо. Мадрид, Испания

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Слева изображен Карл V (1500-1558) – из рода Габсбургов. Король Испании (Кастилии и Арагона) под именем Карлос I, герцог Нидерландский (Карл II), король Германии, Император Священной Римской империи.

Справа - его сын, король Испании Филипп II (1527-1598), опирающийся правой рукой на земной шар, символизирующий планетарные масштабы его владений. Самый могущественный европейский монарх своего времени.

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#king #KingOfSpain #CharlesV #PhilipII #ФилиппII #КарлV #корольИспании

[ask-thsc-blog]

Charles crosses his arms

CHARLESV >:(

ELLIE: "Has he actually killed someone?"

CHARLES: "well....no-"

[hellcnas]

♱ @charlesv​.

The path from Helena’s apartments to the Kremlin’s French quarters proved as lengthy and as sinuous as Odysseus’ journey from Troy to Ithaca.  Stone-walled corridors––trimmed with lancet windows and vibrant stained glass––released into golden-domed atria and vaulted antechambers, endowed with commanding views of the Palace’s courtyards, the swirling steam of the river, the Vasilyeviches’ private gardens and their pactolian chambers, the walls of which were delicately painted as though the room, itself, were a jewelry box: masterly flecks of gold and opal and emerald whirled into the faces of heraldic Saints.  Helena was shepherded through such warrens of majesty by a competent Frenchwoman, presumably induced in the service of the countess––the woman’s humble face a round, indistinct moon, engraved with a dour expression that Helena recognized in the countenances of Charles’ countrymen.

The caprices of Nature had favoured Helena’s jaunt.  Streaks of multicolored light streamed into the corridor––oozing through the mosaics of Theotokos and Christ and Saint Olga––and bathed the thin arches of Helena’s high forehead, the apples her cheeks, in prisms of topaz and andesine.  The clement morning sun; the breeze gently undulating and perfumed with fresh blossoms; the clear skies absent of Moscow’s malicious vagaries, a balmy vignette of the Heavens above.  Fair weather would bode well, in any event, for the purpose of the Princess’ reception.  As she neared the vestibule of the Frankish king’s throne room, Helena’s lady swept to smooth the jacinth-hued silks of her tunic into orderly submission––its brilliant yellow-red thread blazoned against Helena’s rich skin and the gossamer linen of her veil.  Helena commanded the woman to step aside, flickering an unshrinking brow at the eunuch who guarded Charles’ quarters.  Obliged, the eunuch then bludgeoned his staff against the marble floors below and pried open a pair of myrrh doors; granting Helena access into Charles’ lion’s den.

Silence descends upon the assembly of courtiers.  Musicians cease their dreadful percussion and nobles their jovial chatter as the eunuch’s voice reverberates across the hall.

By Grace of God: Helena Palaiologina, Despoina of the Latin Empire.

Helena’s eyes find Charles––mounted on the throne––with ease; her gaze failing to stray as she makes the elaborate procession from the doors to the dais, like Lady Godiva riding through the streets of Coventry, balancing a pert smile upon her lips.  The despoina then drifted into a lowly bow; low enough that the metal rosary pinned to her tunic chimed against the floor, skimming the exquisite Turkish carpets unfurling toward the throne.  “Your Majesty,”  Helena sounded, her wide-eyed leer making an audacious sweep over the King.  From Charles’ throne, power and authority appeared to emanate, curling like white plumes of smoke over the bustling metropolis of Constantinople.  Helena felt a spark of pleasure––of joy––scale the chinks of her spine as his eyes settled heavily upon her, as blue as the feathers of a macaw.  Was this, Helena mused, the man with whom she’d be interred––entombed, a pair of cached bones, in some western Basilica: its doors and its alms flung open to the French people?  She casts her eyes, with feigned timidity, to her hands; admiring the jewels that adorned her lithe digits, her thin wrists.  The touch of his palm was burned there, the brush of his calloused fingers branded into the cream of her flesh.  It was a game, Helena knew: this flutter of her lashes, the twist of her mouth, the coquetry pearled on her tongue, for sobering reality had yet to sink its talons within her.

“I have come bearing gifts––that is, if you’ll spare a moment for a new friend?”

[joseph-mansfield]

Highly enjoyable and recommended biography of King Francis I of France by Leonie Frieda. Francis’ reign coincided with those of a few of the most noticeable rulers just after the Middle Ages: Henry VIII of England and Emperor Charles V (not to mention the only Dutch Pope Adrian VI and Suleyman the Magnificent). These guys - who knew, sometimes allied with, but also fought each other - shaped much of the future of Europe and the world! #francisioffrance #leoniefrieda #history #historyofeurope #greatread #henryviii #charlesv (at Upper East Side) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPwWeB6pp07/?utm_medium=tumblr

[minstrel75itg]

#thewivesofhenryviii - #henryviii ‘s married life started well. #catherineofaragon (1485-1536) was 23 yrs old to Henry’s 18 when they wed in 1509. She was beautiful and fluent in #french #spanish and #latin (but not #english ), and she had dynastic connections to #charlesv of #spain ,Europe’s most powerful ruler. In 1516, she gave birth to the future #maryi . After at least 5 miscarries and stillbirths, however, she could not produce Henry’s much-desired male heir. #europehistory #tudorhouse #tudors #england🇬🇧 #englandhistory #englishroyalty https://www.instagram.com/p/CEA5UMqFrIx/?igshid=15i0ligw01iqs

[streetoonours]

🐻🤎 #streetoonours #aubriot #rueaubriot #prevot #huguesaubriot #prevotdeparis #charlesv #egout #egoutdeparis 🌈 #love #rainbow #street #love #paris #ruedeparis #bear 🎨 #streetart #collageart #collagestreetart #streetartparis #urbanart #streetartphotography #streetartphoto #streetartist #urbancontemporaryart #urbanart #frenchstreetart ❤️ Inspiration #bisounours #carebears #nounours #calinours https://www.instagram.com/p/CkBHjB-NHRt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mayashnedovych-blog]

International scientific symposium under the guidance of Ph.D Oleg Maltsev. Palermo, Sicily #international #scientific #symposium #olegmaltsev #science #research #memory #palermo #sicily #spanish #charlesv https://www.instagram.com/p/BoHw3B9D50a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wp3qyxmoc501

[historyfoundhere]

Reeds in 1547 werd gestart met versterkingen van de stad Vlissingen. Een bolwerk werd gebouwd onder bevel van Maria van Bourgondië, ontworpen door Donato de Boni di Pellezuoli, en vernoemd naar keizer Karel V. Het Keizersbolwerk diende ter bescherming van de doorvaart richting Antwerpen. Zowel Karel V als zijn zoon Filips II vertrokken vanaf dit punt voorgoed naar Spanje. Onder de Fransen werden de bolwerken zwaar verstevigd. Onder de verstevigde stadswal werd een doorgang gecreëerd langs de Kazematten. Deze doorgang is nu vrij toegankelijk en geeft een prachtig beeld op de Westerschelde. Tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog waren het de Duitsers die versterkingen aanbrachten als onderdeel van de Atlantikwall. Zo was er een torpedolanceerbatterij. Tijdens de Slag om de Schelde brachten geallieerde bombardementen hier grote schade aan. —————— As early as 1547 fortifications were build at Vlissingen by the Spanish who ruled The Netherlands. These fortifications were ment to protect the harbour of Antwerp. From this fortress both Phillips II, as his father Charles V, left their Dutch possessions from this spot. When the French troops of Napoleon were in The Netherlands fortifications were strengthened against a British invasion. These casemates were build in 1811 and included a passage fo the beautiful Westerschelde. During World War 2 it were the Germans who strengthened the area as part of the Atlantikwall. Torpedoes were stored here and shipping on the Westerschelde was under threat. This led to the Battle of the Scheldt in November 1944. #kazematten #vlissingen #poort #gate #catch_holland #thenetherlands #napoleon #kriegsmarine #keizersbolwerk #karelv #charlesv #antwerpen #westerschelde #slagomdeschelde #battleofthescheldt #verborgenplekjes #spannendeplek #wandeleninnederland #wandelenmetkinderen #eropuit #eropuitmetkinderen #nederlandheeftalles #nederland #zeeland #zeelandismooi #ontdeknederland #vlissingenboulevard #noordzee #historyfound (bij De Kazematten) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRhpMQ3sP_D/?utm_medium=tumblr

[francepittoresque]

12 avril 1365 : traité de Guérande mettant fin à la première guerre de Succession de Bretagne ➽ http://bit.ly/Traite-Guerande-1365 Au terme des accords de Guérande, qui mettent fin à la guerre de Succession de Bretagne ayant éclaté en 1341 et se déroulant parallèlement à la guerre de Cent Ans, la Maison de Blois, soutenue par le roi de France, cède ses droits sur le duché breton

[detournementsmineurs]

“The Serpent Queen (Saison 1)” série créée par Justin Haythe (2022) - adaptée de “Catherine de Medicis : Renaissance Queen of France” de Leonie Frieda (2004) - avec Samantha Morton, Liv Hill, Ludivine Sagnier, Alex Heath, Lee Ingleby, Colm Meaney, Antonia Clarke, Barry Atsma, Kiruna Stamell, Amrita Acharia, Enzo Cilenti, Adam Garcia, Danny Kirrane, Nicholas Bruns, Ray Panthaki, Raza Jaffrey, les participations de Rupert Everett, Charles Dance, Rebecca Gethings, Beth Goddard et Naomi Battrick, et les jeunes Sennia Nanua, et Yngve Sanchez Beuthe, avril 2024.

[steellegacy]

Do you remember the story of Medusa the Gorgon?

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Medusa was cursed by Athena for desecrating her sacred temple, and the goddess turned her into a Gorgon. When Perseus the Greek hero came along and murdered her, he gave Medusa’s head to Athena as a tribute. Athena then took Medusa’s head and placed it on her shield, or in some versions her breastplate. Thus, Medusa’s head, slain, became the symbol of Athena’s victory.

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👉 Medusa Shield of Charles V, 1541

Steel, silver, gold

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This is one of the most dazzling pieces not only in the Royal Armory of Madrid and in the oeuvre of Filippo and Francesco Negroli, but also in the entire history of Western armor.

Form, color, and technique unite in a felicitous synthesis. The superlative gold-and-silver damascening creates an aureole around the Medusa head, which, with its rhythmically waving hair and delicately engraved wings, is modeled with rare mastery.

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Помните знаменитую историю про Медузу Горгону?

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Медуза была проклята Афиной за осквернение ее священного храма, и богиня превратила ее в Горгону (змееволосое чудовище). Когда греческий герой Персей убил Медузу, он отдал ее голову Афине в качестве дани. Затем Афина поместила голову Медузы на свой щит или, в некоторых версиях, на нагрудник. Таким образом, голова Медузы стала символом победы Афины.

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Несмотря на образ Медузы, о котором обычно говорят как о монстре, голова ее часто рассматривается как защитный амулет, способный оберегать от зла. Имя «Медуза» происходит от древнегреческого слова, означающего «защитница, повелительница».

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👉 Щит Карла V с Медузой Горгоной, 1541 год

Сталь, серебро, золото

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Это одно из самых великолепных произведений не только в Королевской оружейной палате Мадрида и в творчестве мастеров Филиппо и Франческо Негроли, но и во всей истории западного оружейного искусства. Форма, цвет и техника исполнения сочетаются в прекрасном синтезе. Богатая отделка золотом и серебром создает ореол вокруг головы Медузы, которая с ее ритмично развевающимися волосами и изящно выгравированными крыльями выполнена с редким мастерством.

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#Shield #CharlesV #MedusatheGorgon #МедузаГоргона #КарлаV #древняяГреция #мифология

[european-royalties]

#OnThisDay 1st 📸 - Year 1500, Birth of Charles V, was Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1519 to 1556, King of Spain (Castile and Aragon) from 1516 to 1556, and Lord of the Netherlands as titular Duke of Burgundy from 1506 to 1555. 2nd 📸 - Year 1774, Birth of Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, was the tenth child and seventh son of the British king George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He held the title of Duke of Cambridge from 1801 until his death.  #HistoryofRoyals #RoyalHistory #CharlesV #ArchdukeofAustria #PrinceAdolphus #DukeofCambridge #Monarchy #EuropeanRoyalties https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrasMUFDP6/?igshid=1fleycdaowav6

[joseph-mansfield]

A surprisingly interesting read about a man who was born 500 yards away from the place I was born and exactly 500 years before me. Adriaan Boeyen. He became the tutor of the future Emperor Charles V, and later the only Dutch pope ever. At a very important turning point in history, when Luther had just stepped up as the main challenger of the Catholic religion. Written by Michiel Verweij #adrian6 #catholicchurch #reformation #charlesV #history #michielverweij (at Upper East Side) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL0aaW7JSbS/?igshid=4dajc3vkbmyc

[jh5906]

#Histoire du Moyen-Âge en #France🇫🇷 - 19 mai 1364 - Dynastie Capétiens-Valois. Charles de France est couronné en la cathédrale de Reims. Il règnera sous le nom de Charles V. Il sera surnommé "le Sage" #MoyenAge #Monarchie #Capétiens #Valois #CharlesV #Reims https://www.instagram.com/p/CAYeHdHqC_J/?igshid=rkrfisiy8jx0