Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor
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Matthias was Holy Roman Emperor from 1612 to 1619, Archduke of Austria from 1608 to 1619, King of Hungary and Croatia from 1608 to 1618 and King of Bohemia from 1611 to 1617. His personal motto was Co
Portrait by Lucas van Valckenborch, 1583
19th century portrait of Matthias
Coronation medal of Matthias as King of Hungary
Matthias portrait as Archduke in armour and general's staff, by Lucas van Valckenborch, 1579
Rudolf II was Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary and Croatia, King of Bohemia and Archduke of Austria. He was a member of the House of Habsburg.
Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor
…Unity is stronger in the light"). Matthias played a significant role in the familial opposition of the Habsburgs against his brother, the Emperor Rudolf II. After gaining power, he showed little political initiative of his own. The course of his politics was determined by Cardinal Melchior Klesl until his…
Portrait by the circle of Martino Rota, c. 1576–1583
Archduke Rudolf, aged 16, painted by Alonso Sánchez Coello
A portrait bust of Rudolf II in the collection of the Antwerp City Hall, Belgium
Portrait of Rudolf II by Lucas van Valckenborch, c. 1580