Italian soldiers 16th century hi-res stock photography and images

Soldiers Running, 16th century, Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over black chalk on cream paper. Fragmentary ruled Stock Photo

RMKC8DAW–Soldiers Running, 16th century, Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over black chalk on cream paper. Fragmentary ruled

The departure of English residents given safe passage across the English Channel during the Siege of Calais fought in early 1558 during the Italian War of 1551–1559. The Pale of Calais had been ruled by England since 1347, during the Hundred Years' War. By the 1550s, England was ruled by Mary I of England and her husband Philip II of Spain. When the Kingdom of England supported a Spanish invasion of France, Henry II of France sent Francis, Duke of Guise, against English-held Calais, defended by Thomas Wentworth, 2nd Baron Wentworth. Stock Photo

RMF21A04–The departure of English residents given safe passage across the English Channel during the Siege of Calais fought in early 1558 during the Italian War of 1551–1559. The Pale of Calais had been ruled by England since 1347, during the Hundred Years' War. By the 1550s, England was ruled by Mary I of England and her husband Philip II of Spain. When the Kingdom of England supported a Spanish invasion of France, Henry II of France sent Francis, Duke of Guise, against English-held Calais, defended by Thomas Wentworth, 2nd Baron Wentworth.

Battle between Cavalry and Foot Soldiers, late 16th century, After Girolamo Genga, Italian, c. 1476-1551, Italy, Pen and brown ink, over traces of graphite, on ivory laid paper, 278 x 397 mm Stock Photo

RM2A2J1PJ–Battle between Cavalry and Foot Soldiers, late 16th century, After Girolamo Genga, Italian, c. 1476-1551, Italy, Pen and brown ink, over traces of graphite, on ivory laid paper, 278 x 397 mm

military, France, infantry on the march, drawing after relief on the tomb King Francis I (died 1547), i: musketeer, k: officer cadet with flag, l: captain, m: colonel, n: halberdman (?), o & p: drummer & piper, q: arquebusier (loading), soldiers, mercenaries, musicians, officers, Renaissance, Italian Wars, War, Italy, flag, historic, historical, 16th century, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCP1A84–military, France, infantry on the march, drawing after relief on the tomb King Francis I (died 1547), i: musketeer, k: officer cadet with flag, l: captain, m: colonel, n: halberdman (?), o & p: drummer & piper, q: arquebusier (loading), soldiers, mercenaries, musicians, officers, Renaissance, Italian Wars, War, Italy, flag, historic, historical, 16th century, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops in the early 16th century. They were equipped with swords and steel shields or bucklers, known as rodela. The majority of Hernan Cortes's troops, during the campaings in the New World, were rodeleros. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Stock Photo

RM2A9X818–Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops in the early 16th century. They were equipped with swords and steel shields or bucklers, known as rodela. The majority of Hernan Cortes's troops, during the campaings in the New World, were rodeleros. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883.

military, France, infantry on the march, wood engraving after a relief on the tomb of King Francis I (died in 1547), a: infantryman with arquebus (arquebusier), b: gendarme, c and d: tambour and piper, e: infantry captain, f and g: pikiner and halberdsman, h: Swiss soldiers (captain and ensign), soldiers, soldier, mercenary, mercenaries, rifleman, riflemen, musician, musicians, officers, officer, Renaissance, Italian Wars, war, Italy, historic, historical, standard-bearer, standard-bearers, 16th century, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB4WAA–military, France, infantry on the march, wood engraving after a relief on the tomb of King Francis I (died in 1547), a: infantryman with arquebus (arquebusier), b: gendarme, c and d: tambour and piper, e: infantry captain, f and g: pikiner and halberdsman, h: Swiss soldiers (captain and ensign), soldiers, soldier, mercenary, mercenaries, rifleman, riflemen, musician, musicians, officers, officer, Renaissance, Italian Wars, war, Italy, historic, historical, standard-bearer, standard-bearers, 16th century, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Art inspired by Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Soldiers Fortifying their Camp, from Trajan's Column, 16th century, Engraving, sheet: 11 9/16 x 14 5/8 in. (29.4 x 37.1 cm) trimmed to platemark, Prints, Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515–died 1527 Rome, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW5JA5–Art inspired by Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Soldiers Fortifying their Camp, from Trajan's Column, 16th century, Engraving, sheet: 11 9/16 x 14 5/8 in. (29.4 x 37.1 cm) trimmed to platemark, Prints, Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515–died 1527 Rome, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

military, Switzerland, Swiss mercenaries, coucil of war during Pavier campaign 1512, Ulrich VII. von Hohensax in the middle, woodcut by Urs Graf, 1515, soldiers, Italian Wars, weapons, war, warfare, 16th century, historic, historical, people, Stock Photo

RMB5M5N8–military, Switzerland, Swiss mercenaries, coucil of war during Pavier campaign 1512, Ulrich VII. von Hohensax in the middle, woodcut by Urs Graf, 1515, soldiers, Italian Wars, weapons, war, warfare, 16th century, historic, historical, people,

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525, was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25. A Spanish-Imperial army under the command of Charles de Lannoy attacked the French army under the personal command of Francis I of France. The French army was defeated. Francis himself, captured by the Spanish troops, was imprisoned by Charles V and forced to sign the humiliating Treaty of Madrid, surrendering significant territory to his captor. Stock Photo

RM2K2JYK7–The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525, was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25. A Spanish-Imperial army under the command of Charles de Lannoy attacked the French army under the personal command of Francis I of France. The French army was defeated. Francis himself, captured by the Spanish troops, was imprisoned by Charles V and forced to sign the humiliating Treaty of Madrid, surrendering significant territory to his captor.

Christus Led Away by the Soldiers by Luca Cambiasi (1527 - 1585). Italian painter and draftsman. Dated mid 16th Century Stock Photo

RMDYEDE8–Christus Led Away by the Soldiers by Luca Cambiasi (1527 - 1585). Italian painter and draftsman. Dated mid 16th Century

PORTRAIT OF A MAN IN ARMOR WITH TWO PAGES, by Paris Bordon, 1525–71, Italian Renaissance painting. Military commander prepares for battle with the help of two pages, one of whom is African. In the right background an army is gathered (BSLOC 2017 16 86) Stock Photo

RMKWDJM9–PORTRAIT OF A MAN IN ARMOR WITH TWO PAGES, by Paris Bordon, 1525–71, Italian Renaissance painting. Military commander prepares for battle with the help of two pages, one of whom is African. In the right background an army is gathered (BSLOC 2017 16 86)

Siege of Siena, 1554–1555, during the Fifth Hapsburg-Valois War, 1551 - 1559. Stock Photo

RM2AXBWBY–Siege of Siena, 1554–1555, during the Fifth Hapsburg-Valois War, 1551 - 1559.

Saint John the Baptist (?) Preaching to a Group of Soldiers. Artist: Giovanni Battista Trotti ('Il Malosso') (Italian, Cremona 1556-1619 Parma) , attributed to. Dimensions: 10-1/4 x 6-13/16 in. (26.0 x 17.3 cm). Date: 16th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPB0EXY–Saint John the Baptist (?) Preaching to a Group of Soldiers. Artist: Giovanni Battista Trotti ('Il Malosso') (Italian, Cremona 1556-1619 Parma) , attributed to. Dimensions: 10-1/4 x 6-13/16 in. (26.0 x 17.3 cm). Date: 16th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Christopher Columbus oversees execution of mutinous soldiers, ignoring a priest who tries to stop him. Christopher Columbus, 1451 - 1506. Italian explorer and navigator. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry. Stock Photo

RM2G5PX9A–Christopher Columbus oversees execution of mutinous soldiers, ignoring a priest who tries to stop him. Christopher Columbus, 1451 - 1506. Italian explorer and navigator. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry.

military, France, infantry on the march, drawing after relief on the tomb of King Francis I (died 1547), Stock Photo

RMBBNC7C–military, France, infantry on the march, drawing after relief on the tomb of King Francis I (died 1547),

The taking of Rome by the Landsknechte, 1527. The German Landsknechts, aka Landsknechte were mercenary soldiers in the late 15th to early 16th century. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c.1882. Stock Photo

RMM018MK–The taking of Rome by the Landsknechte, 1527. The German Landsknechts, aka Landsknechte were mercenary soldiers in the late 15th to early 16th century. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c.1882.

Italian Wars 1494 - 1559, second French campaign, treason of Novarra, Swiss mercenaries extrade Duke Ludovico II 'il Moro' of Milan to the French, 10.4.1500, woodcut by Hans Burgkmair, 'Weisskunig', 1513, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCNRKXE–Italian Wars 1494 - 1559, second French campaign, treason of Novarra, Swiss mercenaries extrade Duke Ludovico II 'il Moro' of Milan to the French, 10.4.1500, woodcut by Hans Burgkmair, 'Weisskunig', 1513, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

The Battle of Spurs aka Battle of Guinegate, France, August 16, 1513. Stock Photo

RMB490PX–The Battle of Spurs aka Battle of Guinegate, France, August 16, 1513.

RMKWDMBA–PORTRAIT OF A MAN IN ARMOR WITH TWO PAGES, by Paris Bordon, 1525–71, Italian Renaissance painting. Military commander prepares for battle with the help of two pages, one of whom is African. In the right background an army is gathered (BSLOC 2017 16 86)

Andrea Doria - portrait. Italian condottiere (leader of mercenary soldiers) and admiral from Genoa. 30 November 1466 – 25 Stock Photo

RMERGBNT–Andrea Doria - portrait. Italian condottiere (leader of mercenary soldiers) and admiral from Genoa. 30 November 1466 – 25

The Battle of Guinegate or Battle of the Spurs, part of the Holy League under the Italian Wars took place in France on August 16, 1513. English and Imperial troops under Henry VIII and Maximilian I surprised and routed a body of French cavalry. Stock Photo

RMF219H3–The Battle of Guinegate or Battle of the Spurs, part of the Holy League under the Italian Wars took place in France on August 16, 1513. English and Imperial troops under Henry VIII and Maximilian I surprised and routed a body of French cavalry.

Standing Soldiers and Kneeling Figures, late 16th century, After Taddeo Zuccaro, Italian, 1529-1566, Italy, Pen and brown ink with brush and brown wash, and red chalk, on ivory laid paper, laid down on ivory card, 189 x 133 mm (max Stock Photo

RM2A2J1XW–Standing Soldiers and Kneeling Figures, late 16th century, After Taddeo Zuccaro, Italian, 1529-1566, Italy, Pen and brown ink with brush and brown wash, and red chalk, on ivory laid paper, laid down on ivory card, 189 x 133 mm (max

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Soldiers Fortifying their Camp, from Trajan's Column, 16th century. Stock Photo

RM2B7PJ6H–Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Soldiers Fortifying their Camp, from Trajan's Column, 16th century.

RM2AJAWFM–Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops in the early 16th century. They were equipped with swords and steel shields or bucklers, known as rodela. The majority of Hernan Cortes's troops, during the campaings in the New World, were rodeleros. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration.

A late 19th Century illustration of the death of Charles III (1490-1527) the Duke of Bourbon and Auvergne, during the Sack of Rome in 1527. A French military leader (with inumerable titles) he became constable of France from 1515 to 1521. Also known as the constable of Bourbon, he was the last of the great feudal lords to oppose the king of France. He commanded the troops of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in what became known as the Sack of Rome in 1527, where he was killed. Stock Photo

RM2H4HYD4–A late 19th Century illustration of the death of Charles III (1490-1527) the Duke of Bourbon and Auvergne, during the Sack of Rome in 1527. A French military leader (with inumerable titles) he became constable of France from 1515 to 1521. Also known as the constable of Bourbon, he was the last of the great feudal lords to oppose the king of France. He commanded the troops of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in what became known as the Sack of Rome in 1527, where he was killed.

Art inspired by Saint John the Baptist (?) Preaching to a Group of Soldiers, 16th century, Pen and brown ink, brown and gray wash. Octagonal, 10-1/4 x 6-13/16 in. (26.0 x 17.3 cm), Drawings, Giovanni Battista Trotti ('Il Malosso') (Italian, Cremona 1556–1619 Parma), attributed to, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW5BRP–Art inspired by Saint John the Baptist (?) Preaching to a Group of Soldiers, 16th century, Pen and brown ink, brown and gray wash. Octagonal, 10-1/4 x 6-13/16 in. (26.0 x 17.3 cm), Drawings, Giovanni Battista Trotti ('Il Malosso') (Italian, Cremona 1556–1619 Parma), attributed to, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

Vicovaro, Italy. War between Paulo IV (1476-1559) and Philip II of Spain (1527-1598). The castle of Vicovaro was occupied by Vespasiano I Gonzaga (1531-1591), commander of the imperial troops. On February 14, 1557, the pontifical troops reconquered it after a continued siege for fifteen days, returning to obedience to the Holy See. Italian engraving, 16th century. Later colouration. Stock Photo

RM2AHMPP2–Vicovaro, Italy. War between Paulo IV (1476-1559) and Philip II of Spain (1527-1598). The castle of Vicovaro was occupied by Vespasiano I Gonzaga (1531-1591), commander of the imperial troops. On February 14, 1557, the pontifical troops reconquered it after a continued siege for fifteen days, returning to obedience to the Holy See. Italian engraving, 16th century. Later colouration.

Art inspired by Soldiers Running, 16th century, Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over black chalk on cream paper. Fragmentary ruled framing outline in brown ink along top, left and bottom edges, 4-13/16 x 7-1/2 in. (12.3 x 19 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, Italian, 16th century (, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HTXCXP–Art inspired by Soldiers Running, 16th century, Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over black chalk on cream paper. Fragmentary ruled framing outline in brown ink along top, left and bottom edges, 4-13/16 x 7-1/2 in. (12.3 x 19 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, Italian, 16th century (, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

Torquato Tasso (1544-1595). Italian poet. La Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), 1580. The Saracen sorceress Armida, sent by the king of Damascus, take some Christian knights as prisoners. Rinaldo, a soldier in the First Crusade, frees some of them. Engraving. Stock Photo

RMKRPC7H–Torquato Tasso (1544-1595). Italian poet. La Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), 1580. The Saracen sorceress Armida, sent by the king of Damascus, take some Christian knights as prisoners. Rinaldo, a soldier in the First Crusade, frees some of them. Engraving.

Art inspired by Trajan Fighting the Dacians; Trajan on horseback at right riding towards a group of soldiers at left and trampling two men, ca. 1515–1600, Engraving, Sheet (Trimmed): 3 1/4 × 5 1/16 in. (8.3 × 12.8 cm), Prints, Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century, After Marco, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW5B3X–Art inspired by Trajan Fighting the Dacians; Trajan on horseback at right riding towards a group of soldiers at left and trampling two men, ca. 1515–1600, Engraving, Sheet (Trimmed): 3 1/4 × 5 1/16 in. (8.3 × 12.8 cm), Prints, Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century, After Marco, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

Italian Wars (1494-1559). Conflicts that involved the major states of Western Europe and most of the Italian city-states, as well as the Ottoman Empire. Italian engraving, 16 th century. Siege of a citadel by artillery. Later colouration. Stock Photo

RMMKK9XG–Italian Wars (1494-1559). Conflicts that involved the major states of Western Europe and most of the Italian city-states, as well as the Ottoman Empire. Italian engraving, 16 th century. Siege of a citadel by artillery. Later colouration.

Trajan Fighting the Dacians; Trajan on horseback at right riding towards a group of soldiers at left and trampling two men. Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century; After Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515-died 1527 Rome). Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 3 1/4 × 5 1/16 in. (8.3 × 12.8 cm). Date: ca. 1515-1600. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo

RMPATB0H–Trajan Fighting the Dacians; Trajan on horseback at right riding towards a group of soldiers at left and trampling two men. Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century; After Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515-died 1527 Rome). Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 3 1/4 × 5 1/16 in. (8.3 × 12.8 cm). Date: ca. 1515-1600. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Art inspired by Group of Warriors Standing, late 15th–early 16th century, Tip of the brush and black ink, black wash, traces of black chalk, heightened with white, on dark brown tinted paper., 9 13/16 x 6 5/16 in. (24.9 x 16.1 cm), Drawings, Circle of Perugino (Pietro di Cristoforo, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW8T26–Art inspired by Group of Warriors Standing, late 15th–early 16th century, Tip of the brush and black ink, black wash, traces of black chalk, heightened with white, on dark brown tinted paper., 9 13/16 x 6 5/16 in. (24.9 x 16.1 cm), Drawings, Circle of Perugino (Pietro di Cristoforo, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

War of the League of Cognac (1526-1530). Sack of Rome on 6 May, 1527. Military event carried out by the troops of Holy Roman emperor Charles V (1500-1558). Charles III, Duke of Bourbon (1490-1527) and Constable of France, was in command of the imperial soldiers. His troops took the city and sacked it. Death of the Constable in the assault to Rome. Engraving. Colored. Stock Photo

RMKCKEKF–War of the League of Cognac (1526-1530). Sack of Rome on 6 May, 1527. Military event carried out by the troops of Holy Roman emperor Charles V (1500-1558). Charles III, Duke of Bourbon (1490-1527) and Constable of France, was in command of the imperial soldiers. His troops took the city and sacked it. Death of the Constable in the assault to Rome. Engraving. Colored.

The Battle of the Spurs aka Battle of Guinegate, France, 16 August 1513. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847. Stock Photo

RMMC31JX–The Battle of the Spurs aka Battle of Guinegate, France, 16 August 1513. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847.

Studies of a Horse and of a Horseman attacking Foot-soldiers, early 16th century. Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti. Stock Photo

RMMPT5T0–Studies of a Horse and of a Horseman attacking Foot-soldiers, early 16th century. Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Painting titled 'The Way to Calvary' by Jacopo Bassano (1510-1592) an Italian artist and pupil of Bonifazio Veronese. Dated 16th Century Stock Photo

RMG1DEC4–Painting titled 'The Way to Calvary' by Jacopo Bassano (1510-1592) an Italian artist and pupil of Bonifazio Veronese. Dated 16th Century

Louis XII of France (1462-1515). Queen of France (1498-1515). Louis XII leaving Alexandria on 24th of April 1507, to chastise the city of Genoa. Chromolithography from a miniature in 'Le Voyage de Gênes' by Jean Marot. Detail. 'Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-âge et à l'époque de la Renaissance', by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878. Stock Photo

RM2X06RE5–Louis XII of France (1462-1515). Queen of France (1498-1515). Louis XII leaving Alexandria on 24th of April 1507, to chastise the city of Genoa. Chromolithography from a miniature in 'Le Voyage de Gênes' by Jean Marot. Detail. 'Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-âge et à l'époque de la Renaissance', by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Painting titled 'The Agony in the Garden' by Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516) an Italian Renaissance painter. Dated 16th Century Stock Photo

RMTXGKXX–Painting titled 'The Agony in the Garden' by Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516) an Italian Renaissance painter. Dated 16th Century

RM2RH64W4–Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops in the early 16th century. They were equipped with swords and steel shields or bucklers, known as rodela. The majority of Hernan Cortes's troops, during the campaings in the New World, were rodeleros. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration.

Michele Greco, Italian, 1539-1604, Horatio Cocles Defending the Bridge against the Soldiers of Porsena, between 16th and 17th century, engraving printed in black ink on laid paper, Plate: 9 7/8 × 12 5/8 inches (25.1 × 32.1 cm Stock Photo

RM2A2P4DM–Michele Greco, Italian, 1539-1604, Horatio Cocles Defending the Bridge against the Soldiers of Porsena, between 16th and 17th century, engraving printed in black ink on laid paper, Plate: 9 7/8 × 12 5/8 inches (25.1 × 32.1 cm

'Horse Rearing', and 'Horsemen and Foot-Soldiers', c1504. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci Stock Photo

RMW7CX81–'Horse Rearing', and 'Horsemen and Foot-Soldiers', c1504. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Louis XII (1462-1515). King of France (1498-1515). Louis XII of France at the Battle of Agnadello (14 May 1509). French troops defeated the army of the Republic of Venice. Chromolithography. 'Historia Universal' (Universal History), by Cesar Cantu. Volume VII. Published in Barcelona, 1886. Stock Photo

RM2RH66WA–Louis XII (1462-1515). King of France (1498-1515). Louis XII of France at the Battle of Agnadello (14 May 1509). French troops defeated the army of the Republic of Venice. Chromolithography. 'Historia Universal' (Universal History), by Cesar Cantu. Volume VII. Published in Barcelona, 1886.

A late 19th Century illustration of the death of Pierre Terrail (1476-1524), aka Chevalier de Bayard, a French knight during the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. He served Francis I, monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1515 until his death in 1547. During the war between Francis I and Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, Bayard was sent to Italy. When his C.O. was wounded in a combat, Bayard assumed command. He repulsed the foremost pursuers, but in guarding the rear between Romagnano Sesia and Gattinara, was mortally wounded. Stock Photo

RM2H756YR–A late 19th Century illustration of the death of Pierre Terrail (1476-1524), aka Chevalier de Bayard, a French knight during the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. He served Francis I, monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1515 until his death in 1547. During the war between Francis I and Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, Bayard was sent to Italy. When his C.O. was wounded in a combat, Bayard assumed command. He repulsed the foremost pursuers, but in guarding the rear between Romagnano Sesia and Gattinara, was mortally wounded.

Ambrogio Spinola, Genoese soldier in the service of Spain, mid to late 17th century (1894). Artist: Jan Muller. Stock Photo

RMMPNNKF–Ambrogio Spinola, Genoese soldier in the service of Spain, mid to late 17th century (1894). Artist: Jan Muller.

military, Switzerland, Swiss mercenaries in battle, pen drawing by Urs Graf, 1521, Stock Photo

RMB5M5TY–military, Switzerland, Swiss mercenaries in battle, pen drawing by Urs Graf, 1521,

Raphael, Raffaello Santi or Sanzio, called (Urbino, 1483-Rome, 1520). Italian painter. Liberation of St. Peter. Detail. Vatican. Stock Photo

RMBJE0T7–Raphael, Raffaello Santi or Sanzio, called (Urbino, 1483-Rome, 1520). Italian painter. Liberation of St. Peter. Detail. Vatican.

Soldiers Running 1880 by Anonymous, Italian, 16th century Stock Photo

RM2TBE0MW–Soldiers Running 1880 by Anonymous, Italian, 16th century

Lansquenets foot-soldiers of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V on the battlefield of the Italian wars against the French king Francis I, engraving by Hans Leonhard Schaeufelein, 1520 Stock Photo

RF2F4T2W1–Lansquenets foot-soldiers of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V on the battlefield of the Italian wars against the French king Francis I, engraving by Hans Leonhard Schaeufelein, 1520

Altar with risen Christ and soldiers (1552) by an unknown sculptor - Museo regionale Agostino Pepoli - Trapani, Sicily, Italy Stock Photo

RM2M4M78B–Altar with risen Christ and soldiers (1552) by an unknown sculptor - Museo regionale Agostino Pepoli - Trapani, Sicily, Italy

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Soldiers Fortifying their Camp, from Trajan's Column. Artist: Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515-died 1527 Rome). Dimensions: sheet: 11 9/16 x 14 5/8 in. (29.4 x 37.1 cm) trimmed to platemark. Publisher: Antonio Salamanca (Salamanca 1478-1562 Rome). Series/Portfolio: Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae. Date: 16th century. This print comes from the museum's copy of the Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae (The Mirror of Roman Magnificence) The Speculum found its origin in the publishing endeavors of Antonio Salamanca and Antonio Lafreri. During their R Stock Photo

RMPB1EM3–Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Soldiers Fortifying their Camp, from Trajan's Column. Artist: Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515-died 1527 Rome). Dimensions: sheet: 11 9/16 x 14 5/8 in. (29.4 x 37.1 cm) trimmed to platemark. Publisher: Antonio Salamanca (Salamanca 1478-1562 Rome). Series/Portfolio: Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae. Date: 16th century. This print comes from the museum's copy of the Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae (The Mirror of Roman Magnificence) The Speculum found its origin in the publishing endeavors of Antonio Salamanca and Antonio Lafreri. During their R

Fresco of the ceiling Representing the siege of Lisbon by the duke of Albe 1625 by Lazzaro Tavarone 1556-1641 Italy Italian The Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria, also known as Palazzo Francesco Grimaldi, is a palace located in piazza di Pellicceria in the historical center of Genoa, Northwestern Italy. Completed 1593 Renovated 17th–18th centuries ( Aristocratic residence from the 16th century, decorated with frescoes & paintings from the period. ) Stock Photo

RM2HF4M4C–Fresco of the ceiling Representing the siege of Lisbon by the duke of Albe 1625 by Lazzaro Tavarone 1556-1641 Italy Italian The Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria, also known as Palazzo Francesco Grimaldi, is a palace located in piazza di Pellicceria in the historical center of Genoa, Northwestern Italy. Completed 1593 Renovated 17th–18th centuries ( Aristocratic residence from the 16th century, decorated with frescoes & paintings from the period. )

Studies of shields for protecting foot soldiers, and an exploding bomb, drawn by Leonardo Da Vinci, circa 1485-88 Stock Photo

RMM4J5B7–Studies of shields for protecting foot soldiers, and an exploding bomb, drawn by Leonardo Da Vinci, circa 1485-88

Portrait bust of Gaius Julius Caesar, 16th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7EBDG–Portrait bust of Gaius Julius Caesar, 16th century. Artist: Unknown

Battle of St. Quentin, 1557 in Picardy, during Italian Wars (1551-1559). Belligerents, Spanish Empire and France. Engraving Stock Photo

RMG9444D–Battle of St. Quentin, 1557 in Picardy, during Italian Wars (1551-1559). Belligerents, Spanish Empire and France. Engraving

Painting titled 'The Agony in the Garden' by Benvenuto Tisi (1481-1559) a Late-Renaissance-Mannerist Italian painter of the School of Ferrara. Dated 16th Century Stock Photo

RMG1DD5X–Painting titled 'The Agony in the Garden' by Benvenuto Tisi (1481-1559) a Late-Renaissance-Mannerist Italian painter of the School of Ferrara. Dated 16th Century

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Horsemen, from Trajan's Column, 16th century. Stock Photo

RM2B7PJ7F–Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Horsemen, from Trajan's Column, 16th century.

RMTXGM02–Painting titled 'The Way to Calvary' by Jacopo Bassano (1510-1592) an Italian artist and pupil of Bonifazio Veronese. Dated 16th Century

The Battle of Ravenna, April 11, 1512 during the War of the League of Cambrai, or War of the Holy League. The army of the Papal States and Spain defending Ravenna (right) and the army of France and the Duchy of Ferrara (left). After a 16th century work. Stock Photo

RM2GP2JXP–The Battle of Ravenna, April 11, 1512 during the War of the League of Cambrai, or War of the Holy League. The army of the Papal States and Spain defending Ravenna (right) and the army of France and the Duchy of Ferrara (left). After a 16th century work.

Pseudo Melioli, (artist), Italian, active late 15th century - early 16th century, A Horseman and Two Soldiers, late 15th - early 16th century, bronze/Yellow patina, overall (diameter): 4.93 cm (1 15/16 in.), gross weight: 40.6 gr (0.09 lb Stock Photo

RM2DCFX6P–Pseudo Melioli, (artist), Italian, active late 15th century - early 16th century, A Horseman and Two Soldiers, late 15th - early 16th century, bronze/Yellow patina, overall (diameter): 4.93 cm (1 15/16 in.), gross weight: 40.6 gr (0.09 lb

The Battle of the Spurs, or Battle of Guinegate, took place on 16 August 1513. Henry VIII had joined in the Holy League in 1511 with Venice and Spain to defend the Papacy from its enemies and France with military force. As part of the Holy League, during the ongoing Italian Wars, English and Imperial troops under Henry VIII and Maximilian I surprised and routed a body of French cavalry under Jacques de La Palice. Henry and Maximilian were besieging the town of Thérouanne in Artois (now Pas-de-Calais) and after it fell, Henry VIII besieged and took Tournai. Stock Photo

RMPB4CBD–The Battle of the Spurs, or Battle of Guinegate, took place on 16 August 1513. Henry VIII had joined in the Holy League in 1511 with Venice and Spain to defend the Papacy from its enemies and France with military force. As part of the Holy League, during the ongoing Italian Wars, English and Imperial troops under Henry VIII and Maximilian I surprised and routed a body of French cavalry under Jacques de La Palice. Henry and Maximilian were besieging the town of Thérouanne in Artois (now Pas-de-Calais) and after it fell, Henry VIII besieged and took Tournai.

Engraving of wounded Swiss soldiers returning from The Battle of Pavia, fought on the morning of 24 February 1525. This was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521–1526 between the Kingdom of France and the Habsburg empire of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor as well as ruler of Spain, Austria, the Low Countries, and the Two Sicilies. 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 Stock Photo

RM2DX613R–Engraving of wounded Swiss soldiers returning from The Battle of Pavia, fought on the morning of 24 February 1525. This was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521–1526 between the Kingdom of France and the Habsburg empire of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor as well as ruler of Spain, Austria, the Low Countries, and the Two Sicilies. 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878

Pavia, Italy. 17th Oct, 2015. Italian infantry camp 16th century. The soldier's pay Credit: Independent Photo Agency/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2JFRCNB–Pavia, Italy. 17th Oct, 2015. Italian infantry camp 16th century. The soldier's pay Credit: Independent Photo Agency/Alamy Live News

Capture of Francis I, drawn by A. de Neuville, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897 Stock Photo

RM2D7M24K–Capture of Francis I, drawn by A. de Neuville, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

Soldiers Running 16th century Anonymous, Italian, 16th century Italian. Soldiers Running 340219 Stock Photo

RM2HHBPD5–Soldiers Running 16th century Anonymous, Italian, 16th century Italian. Soldiers Running 340219

Torquato Tasso (1544-1595). Italian poet. La Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), 1580. Engraving. Stock Photo

RMDNM4BT–Torquato Tasso (1544-1595). Italian poet. La Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), 1580. Engraving.

Trajan Fighting the Dacians; Trajan on horseback at right riding towards a group of soldiers at left and trampling two men 1917 by Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century Stock Photo

RM2TCJRK2–Trajan Fighting the Dacians; Trajan on horseback at right riding towards a group of soldiers at left and trampling two men 1917 by Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century

The forces of Cosimo I de’ Medici defeat the Ottomans and French at Piombino, Italy in 1555. Stock Photo

RM2AX1FAG–The forces of Cosimo I de’ Medici defeat the Ottomans and French at Piombino, Italy in 1555.

RF2B93B3X–Michele Greco, Italian, 1539-1604, Horatio Cocles Defending the Bridge against the Soldiers of Porsena, between 16th and 17th century, engraving printed in black ink on laid paper, Plate: 9 7/8 × 12 5/8 inches (25.1 × 32.1 cm), Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.

Italian man of arms, 16th century, after an illustration by Italian artist Bernardino di Benedetto, il Pinturicchio (1454-1513), in the Louvre. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F. Laguillermie, from Georges Duplessis's 'Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles' (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris 1867. The book was a continuation of the series on the costumes of the 12th to 15th centuries published by Camille Bonnard and Paul Mercuri from 1830. Georges Duplessis (1834-1899) was curator of Stock Photo

RMR5KG6C–Italian man of arms, 16th century, after an illustration by Italian artist Bernardino di Benedetto, il Pinturicchio (1454-1513), in the Louvre. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F. Laguillermie, from Georges Duplessis's 'Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles' (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris 1867. The book was a continuation of the series on the costumes of the 12th to 15th centuries published by Camille Bonnard and Paul Mercuri from 1830. Georges Duplessis (1834-1899) was curator of

The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMM6801T–The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

military, Landsknechts, song on the Battle of Pavia, 1525, Stock Photo

RMB5M5KN–military, Landsknechts, song on the Battle of Pavia, 1525,

Claude de Lorraine, 1st Duke of Guise, 16th century (1882-1884). Artist: Petit Stock Photo

RMW7DYG4–Claude de Lorraine, 1st Duke of Guise, 16th century (1882-1884). Artist: Petit

The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917. Stock Photo

RMD7M5RD–The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917.

RMG1DEGE–Painting titled 'The Agony in the Garden' by Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516) an Italian Renaissance painter. Dated 16th Century

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Roman Legion (from Trajan's Column), 16th century. Stock Photo

RM2B7PJ7B–Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Roman Legion (from Trajan's Column), 16th century.

RMTXGJK5–Painting titled 'The Agony in the Garden' by Benvenuto Tisi (1481-1559) a Late-Renaissance-Mannerist Italian painter of the School of Ferrara. Dated 16th Century

Swiss Guards in the Service of the Pope in 16th century costumes. Stock Photo

RF2D10C7N–Swiss Guards in the Service of the Pope in 16th century costumes.

Attributed to Guglielmo della Porta, Battle of Horsemen and Foot Soldiers, Attributed to Guglielmo della Porta (Italian, Porlezza, near Lake Lugano ca. 1500–1577 Rome), mid-16th century, Pen and dark and light brown ink., 8 1/8 x 12 3/8 in. (20.7 x 31.5 cm), Drawings Stock Photo

RM2B0N12J–Attributed to Guglielmo della Porta, Battle of Horsemen and Foot Soldiers, Attributed to Guglielmo della Porta (Italian, Porlezza, near Lake Lugano ca. 1500–1577 Rome), mid-16th century, Pen and dark and light brown ink., 8 1/8 x 12 3/8 in. (20.7 x 31.5 cm), Drawings

Battle of Marciano on 2 August 1554 depicted in the fresco by Italian Mannerist painter Giorgio Vasari and his assistants Giovanni Battista Naldini and Jacopo Zucchi (1570-1571) in the Hall of the Five Hundred (Salone dei Cinquecento) in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Stock Photo

RMRHKWJG–Battle of Marciano on 2 August 1554 depicted in the fresco by Italian Mannerist painter Giorgio Vasari and his assistants Giovanni Battista Naldini and Jacopo Zucchi (1570-1571) in the Hall of the Five Hundred (Salone dei Cinquecento) in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Artist, copy after (?): Polidoro da Caravaggio, Italian, ca. 1499–ca. 1543, Roman Soldiers Arresting an Old Man, 16th century, Pen and brown ink on tan paper, Sheet: 27.1 × 39 cm (10 11/16 × 15 3/8 in.), Made in Italy, Italian, 16th century, Works on Paper - Drawings and Watercolors Stock Photo

RM2DRGHX2–Artist, copy after (?): Polidoro da Caravaggio, Italian, ca. 1499–ca. 1543, Roman Soldiers Arresting an Old Man, 16th century, Pen and brown ink on tan paper, Sheet: 27.1 × 39 cm (10 11/16 × 15 3/8 in.), Made in Italy, Italian, 16th century, Works on Paper - Drawings and Watercolors

RM2DX615J–Engraving of wounded Swiss soldiers returning from The Battle of Pavia, fought on the morning of 24 February 1525. This was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521–1526 between the Kingdom of France and the Habsburg empire of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor as well as ruler of Spain, Austria, the Low Countries, and the Two Sicilies. 'The history of Protestantism' by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878

Trajan Fighting the Dacians; Trajan on horseback at right riding towards a group of soldiers at left and trampling two men Stock Photo

RMKCA68B–Trajan Fighting the Dacians; Trajan on horseback at right riding towards a group of soldiers at left and trampling two men

Saint John the Baptist (?) Preaching to a Group of Soldiers 16th century Giovanni Battista Trotti ('Il Malosso') Italian. Saint John the Baptist (?) Preaching to a Group of Soldiers 341865 Stock Photo

RM2HHAK6W–Saint John the Baptist (?) Preaching to a Group of Soldiers 16th century Giovanni Battista Trotti ('Il Malosso') Italian. Saint John the Baptist (?) Preaching to a Group of Soldiers 341865

The Triumph of Caesar, 1595-1599, Andrea Andreani; Artist: after Andrea Mantegna; Artist: after Bernardo Malpizzi (intermediate draftsman), Italian, (Padua), 1430/31–1506, 14 13/16 × 162 5/8 in. (37.62 × 413.07 cm), Chiaroscuro woodcut printed in grayish-black, beige, and gray ink on multiple sheets of paper, Italy, 16th century, This grand procession celebrates Roman leader Julius Caesar’s (100 BCE–44 BCE) military victories in the Gallic Wars (58 to 50 BCE) fought in the territories of modern-day France and beyond. Trumpeters and banner carriers lead the way, then come heroes, chariots Stock Photo

RM2T90KJB–The Triumph of Caesar, 1595-1599, Andrea Andreani; Artist: after Andrea Mantegna; Artist: after Bernardo Malpizzi (intermediate draftsman), Italian, (Padua), 1430/31–1506, 14 13/16 × 162 5/8 in. (37.62 × 413.07 cm), Chiaroscuro woodcut printed in grayish-black, beige, and gray ink on multiple sheets of paper, Italy, 16th century, This grand procession celebrates Roman leader Julius Caesar’s (100 BCE–44 BCE) military victories in the Gallic Wars (58 to 50 BCE) fought in the territories of modern-day France and beyond. Trumpeters and banner carriers lead the way, then come heroes, chariots

Italian War of 1542-1546. Siege of Boulogne (1544) during king Henry VIII of England's third invasion of France. Stock Photo

RMCF9DG4–Italian War of 1542-1546. Siege of Boulogne (1544) during king Henry VIII of England's third invasion of France.

Saint John the Baptist (?) Preaching to a Group of Soldiers, Giovanni Battista Trotti, 16th century Stock Photo

RMKC90J8–Saint John the Baptist (?) Preaching to a Group of Soldiers, Giovanni Battista Trotti, 16th century

Skirmish 1880 by Anonymous, Italian, 16th century Stock Photo

RM2TBE0R2–Skirmish 1880 by Anonymous, Italian, 16th century

Italian light cavalryman of the 16th century. He wears complete suit of armor, visored helm with plume, corselet with silk moire scarf. He is armed with lance and flinklock arquebus. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann. Woodblock engraving by Gerard Seguin and E.F. Huyot after a woodcut by Christoph Krieger from Cesare Vecellios 16th century Costumes anciens et modernes, Habiti antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo, Firman Didot Ferris Fils, Paris, 1859-1860. Stock Photo

RM2T68PD6–Italian light cavalryman of the 16th century. He wears complete suit of armor, visored helm with plume, corselet with silk moire scarf. He is armed with lance and flinklock arquebus. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann. Woodblock engraving by Gerard Seguin and E.F. Huyot after a woodcut by Christoph Krieger from Cesare Vecellios 16th century Costumes anciens et modernes, Habiti antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo, Firman Didot Ferris Fils, Paris, 1859-1860.

Hieronymus Zane, shown seated in armour, with clerks paying soldiers behind him, and in the distance, galleys on a sea, with Zaneâ€™s arms on a banner in the upper right corner. Giuramento (Commission and oath) of Girolomo (Hieronymus) Zane as Procurator de citra of Saint Mark, Venice. Italy, N. E. (Venice); 1568. Source: King's 156, f.12. Language: Latin and Italian. Stock Photo

RMR5CRP0–Hieronymus Zane, shown seated in armour, with clerks paying soldiers behind him, and in the distance, galleys on a sea, with Zaneâ€™s arms on a banner in the upper right corner. Giuramento (Commission and oath) of Girolomo (Hieronymus) Zane as Procurator de citra of Saint Mark, Venice. Italy, N. E. (Venice); 1568. Source: King's 156, f.12. Language: Latin and Italian.

The Battle of Marignano was fought during the phase of the Italian Wars 1494 to 1559 called the War of the League of Cambrai, Stock Photo

RMC4TGEC–The Battle of Marignano was fought during the phase of the Italian Wars 1494 to 1559 called the War of the League of Cambrai,

Pierre Terrail de Bayard, French soldier of the 16th century, 1882-1884.Artist: Gerard Stock Photo

RMW7DY8A–Pierre Terrail de Bayard, French soldier of the 16th century, 1882-1884.Artist: Gerard

Title page to The arte of warre by NiccolA2 Machiavelli (1469-1527). Title page illustration showing cavalries engaged in battle, soldiers, and armaments. Dated 1573. Stock Photo

RMRB64MR–Title page to The arte of warre by NiccolA2 Machiavelli (1469-1527). Title page illustration showing cavalries engaged in battle, soldiers, and armaments. Dated 1573.

Title page to The arte of warre by Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527). Title page illustration showing cavalries engaged in battle, soldiers, and armaments. Dated 1573. Stock Photo

RME1GMB4–Title page to The arte of warre by Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527). Title page illustration showing cavalries engaged in battle, soldiers, and armaments. Dated 1573.