French King Collection

Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c
XIR205466 Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c.1685 (oil on canvas) by Meulen

The Pass of Susa Taken by Louis XIII in 1629 (oil on canvas)
XIR229946 The Pass of Susa Taken by Louis XIII in 1629 (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 28.5x41.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Eudes (860-98) in battle against the Normans, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c. 1840 (engraving)
KW177724 Eudes (860-98) in battle against the Normans, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Henri IV (1553-1610) on his deathbed, 1610 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224455 Henri IV (1553-1610) on his deathbed, 1610 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Henry IV on his deathbed; )

Triumphant Entry of Henri IV (1553-1610) into Paris, c. 1627 (oil on panel)
XIR196200 Triumphant Entry of Henri IV (1553-1610) into Paris, c.1627 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 48x66 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France

The Entrance of Charles X (1757-1836) into Reims, 28th May 1825 (w / c on paper)
XIR59965 The Entrance of Charles X (1757-1836) into Reims, 28th May 1825 (w/c on paper) by Develly, Jean-Charles (1783-1849); Musee National de Ceramique, Sevres

The First Meeting between Louis XVIII (1755-1824) and Marie-Caroline-Ferdinande (1798-1870) of Bourbon
XIR165566 The First Meeting between Louis XVIII (1755-1824) and Marie-Caroline-Ferdinande (1798-1870) of Bourbon, at the Croix de St

The Countess de Montfort inciting the People of Rennes to Resist the French King (engraving)
664459 The Countess de Montfort inciting the People of Rennes to Resist the French King (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Equestrian Portrait of Francois I (colour litho)
PER437860 Equestrian Portrait of Francois I (colour litho) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms fr 13568 fol. 1 Jean de Joinville offering his book on St
XIR287574 Ms fr 13568 fol.1 Jean de Joinville offering his book on St. Louis (1215-70) to Louis X (1289-1316) the Stubborn (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School

Seal of Robert II (c. 970-1031) the Pious, 997 AD (stone)
ARN236803 Seal of Robert II (c.970-1031) the Pious, 997 AD (stone) by French School, (10th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Medal depicting Louis XII (1462-1515) 1498-1515 (bronze)
XIR247257 Medal depicting Louis XII (1462-1515) 1498-1515 (bronze) by Le Clerc, Nicolas and Saint-Priest, Jehan de (fl.1498-1514); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon

Portrait of Louis XVI (1754-93) from Portraits des Grands Hommes Illustres
STC205599 Portrait of Louis XVI (1754-93) from Portraits des Grands Hommes Illustres, engraved by Ride (hand-coloured engraving) by Benard (18th century) (after)

Charles VI (1368-1422) king of France, from Palais de Justice in Poitiers
XIR164763 Charles VI (1368-1422) king of France, from Palais de Justice in Poitiers, original late 14th century (plaster cast) (b/w photo) by French School

Seal of Francois I (1494-1547) (metal)
ARN183182 Seal of Francois I (1494-1547) (metal) by French School, (16th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Bust of Henri IV (1553-1610) (wax & stone)
XIR181808 Bust of Henri IV (1553-1610) (wax & stone) by Bourdin, Michel (c.1580-1650); 51x55 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Tombs of Robert II (c. 970-1031) the Pious and Jean I (b & d 1316
XIR175972 Tombs of Robert II (c.970-1031) the Pious and Jean I (b & d 1316) the Posthumous, 13th-14th century (stone) by French School; Basilique Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright

Top: Recto = Les Revues, 1680 by Thomas Bernard; Bottom
XIR156735 Top: Recto = Les Revues, 1680 by Thomas Bernard; Bottom: verso = Profile of Louis XIV, recto = La Colonnade of the Louvre

AE 523 Illustration from the Livre Ferre of the Cour des Comptes (vellum)
ARH231017 AE 523 Illustration from the Livre Ferre of the Cour des Comptes (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Portrait of Henri II (1519-59) (oil on panel)
MFI162442 Portrait of Henri II (1519-59) (oil on panel) by Primaticcio, Francesco (1504-70) (attr.to); Chateau d Anet, Eure-Et-Loir, France; eMark Fiennes Archive; Italian, out of copyright

The Tournament, vertical loom tapestry from the Brussels workshop
XAV171541 The Tournament, vertical loom tapestry from the Brussels workshop, detail of the grandstand with Charles VII (1470-98) and Anne of Brittany (1477-1514) c.1497 (tapestry) (see also 156549)

Fan depicting the marriage of Louis of France (1638-1715
XIR183343 Fan depicting the marriage of Louis of France (1638-1715) and Marie-Anne de Baviere (1660-90) at Vitry-le-Francois in 1680 (w/c on paper) by French School

Equestrian statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715) in Roman costume, 1699 (bronze)
XIR182675 Equestrian statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715) in Roman costume, 1699 (bronze) by Girardon, Francois (1628-1715); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Tomb of Philippe IV (1268-1314) Le Bel, 1327 (marble)
XIR175910 Tomb of Philippe IV (1268-1314) Le Bel, 1327 (marble) by French School, (14th century); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright

Ms 6465 fol. 444v Banquet given by Charles V (1338-80) in honour of his uncle Emperor
XIR208572 Ms 6465 fol.444v Banquet given by Charles V (1338-80) in honour of his uncle Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) in 1378, from the Grandes Chroniques de France (vellum) by Fouquet

Ms Fr 6465 fol. 151v The Life of Louis II (846-79) The Stammerer
XIR208569 Ms Fr 6465 fol.151v The Life of Louis II (846-79) The Stammerer, from the Grandes Chroniques de France, c.1460 (vellum) by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms 702 fol. 295 The Taking of Le Mans by Philippe-Auguste (1165-1223) in 1189 (vellum)
CHT239255 Ms 702 fol.295 The Taking of Le Mans by Philippe-Auguste (1165-1223) in 1189 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Louis XVIII (1755-1824) Helping France to her Feet, after 1814 (oil on canvas)
BRM172685 Louis XVIII (1755-1824) Helping France to her Feet, after 1814 (oil on canvas) by Crepin, Louis Philippe (1772-1851); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Letter to Charles VI (1380-1422) regarding sending merchants to the Orient
ARH185993 Letter to Charles VI (1380-1422) regarding sending merchants to the Orient, 30th July 1402 (pen & ink on paper) by Tamerlane (1336-1404); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Snuffbox with a portrait miniature of Louis XVI (1754-93
XIR180108 Snuffbox with a portrait miniature of Louis XVI (1754-93) on ivory by Pierre Noel Violet (1749-1819) 1780 (gold, enamel, pearls & emeralds) by Meuniere, Jean-Nicolas (fl.1770); Louvre

Equestrian armour of Francis I (1494-1547) (iron)
XIR178937 Equestrian armour of Francis I (1494-1547) (iron) by French School, (16th century); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Effigy of Charles V The Wise (1338-80) c. 1364 (marble)
XIR234438 Effigy of Charles V The Wise (1338-80) c.1364 (marble) by Beauneveu, Andre (c.1335-1403/13); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright

The Genealogy of Charles V (1338-80) Le Sage and Charles VI (1368-1422)
XIR247699 The Genealogy of Charles V (1338-80) Le Sage and Charles VI (1368-1422) Le Bien-Aime (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Maison Jeanne d Arc, Orleans

Allegory of the Report Given to Louis XVI (1754-93) by Jacques Necker (1732-1804
CHT247124 Allegory of the Report Given to Louis XVI (1754-93) by Jacques Necker (1732-1804) in 1781 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de L Histoire Vivante, Montreuil

Charles III (879-929) the Simple with his wife and his son, Louis IV (921-954)
XTR167523 Charles III (879-929) the Simple with his wife and his son, Louis IV (921-954), Grandes Chroniques de France, 1375-79 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Assembly of the French King and the Lords of France and England, to treat of a Peace between the two Kingdoms
3655280 Assembly of the French King and the Lords of France and England, to treat of a Peace between the two Kingdoms (engraving) by English School

Tomb of Hermentrude (825-69) (stone)
XIR232691 Tomb of Hermentrude (825-69) (stone) by French School, (13th century); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: wife of Charles II Le Chauve (823-77); ); French, out of copyright

Portrait of Charles X (1757-1836) (litho)
PHG242645 Portrait of Charles X (1757-1836) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ordre de la Toison d Or; Order of the Golden Fleece; ); French

Seal of Charles VII (1403-61)
ARN229395 Seal of Charles VII (1403-61) by French School; Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Figure of Charles VI, engraved by Amedee Peree, from Histoire des Rois de France
STC255120 Figure of Charles VI, engraved by Amedee Peree, from Histoire des Rois de France (colour litho) by Willemin, Gabrielle (19th century) (after)

Seal of Louis IX (1214-70) holding a sceptre and a fleur de lys, c. 1252 (stone)
ARN236804 Seal of Louis IX (1214-70) holding a sceptre and a fleur de lys, c.1252 (stone) by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; (add.info.: St)

Effigies of Philippe VI (1293-1350) de Valois and Jean II (1319-64) Le Bon (marble)
XIR208693 Effigies of Philippe VI (1293-1350) de Valois and Jean II (1319-64) Le Bon (marble) by Beauneveu, Andre (c.1335-1403/13); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright

Bust of Louis XIV (1643-1715) as a child (bronze)
XIR204926 Bust of Louis XIV (1643-1715) as a child (bronze) by Sarazin, Jacques (1592-1660) (attr. to); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Astral chart of Louis XIV (1638-1715) born 5th September 1638 (pen & ink on paper)
CHT166653 Astral chart of Louis XIV (1638-1715) born 5th September 1638 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (17th century); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres, Paris

Louis XII (1462-1515) Leaving Alexandria on the 24th of April 1507
STC222036 Louis XII (1462-1515) Leaving Alexandria on the 24th of April 1507, to Chastise the City of Genoa (colour litho) by Marot

England, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451193 England, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

On 11 April, 1792, Place Louis XV was renamed Place de la Revolution
PER437842 On 11 April, 1792, Place Louis XV was renamed Place de la Revolution and today is called Place de la Concorde, illustration from Paris a travers les siecles. Tome 3. by H

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"The French King: A Tapestry of Triumphs and Tragedies" Step into the captivating world of French royalty through a collection of historical artworks. From the grandeur of Louis XIV's triumphant entry into Arras to the somber scene of Louis XVI's execution, these paintings and engravings offer glimpses into the lives and legacies of France's kings. In "The Entry of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa into Arras, " we witness a momentous occasion as this powerful couple parades through a jubilant crowd. The vibrant colors on canvas bring to life their opulent attire, symbolizing their reign over an empire that would shape European history. Travel back further in time with "The Pass of Susa Taken by Louis XIII. " This dramatic oil painting depicts a victorious moment for the king, showcasing his military prowess in conquering strategic territories. The artist skillfully captures both the intensity of battle and the majesty surrounding this significant event. However, not all scenes are filled with triumph. In "Henri IV on his deathbed, " an engraving immortalizes a poignant moment as one king bids farewell to his kingdom. The black-and-white photo adds depth to this solemn image, reminding us that even great rulers face mortality. Another engraving transports us to Queen Elizabeth receiving French ambassadors after St Bartholomew Massacre – an event stained with tragedy. Through intricate details, we glimpse her stoic demeanor amidst political turmoil, highlighting her resilience during turbulent times. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter moments like Eudes battling against Normans or Henri IV entering Paris triumphantly - each capturing different facets of royal rule; bravery in war or adoration from subjects. Yet amidst these tales lies heart-wrenching sorrow - such as Marie-Caroline-Ferdinande meeting Louis XVIII at Croix de St. Herem or witnessing Louis XVI at the foot of scaffold awaiting his fate.