Abcd Collection

The madness of Charles VI (1368 - 1422) August 5, 1392, in the forest of Le Mans
ELD4926966 The madness of Charles VI (1368 - 1422) August 5, 1392, in the forest of Le Mans. Epinal picture 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

The triumphal entry of Henry IV in Paris, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4926765 The triumphal entry of Henry IV in Paris, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: The triumphal entry of Henry IV (1553-1610)

Battle of Crecy or Cressy important English victory during the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War
ELD4927071 Battle of Crecy or Cressy important English victory during the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War, 23th August 1346

Expulsion of jews and italian bankers under Charles IV, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4927232 Expulsion of jews and italian bankers under Charles IV, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expulsion of the Jews)

The Battle of Taillebourg between the King of France Louis IX and his brother the Count of Poitiers Alphonse against
ELD4927210 The Battle of Taillebourg between the King of France Louis IX and his brother the Count of Poitiers Alphonse against the arms of their vassal revolts

The Death of Viscount of Turenne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4926630 The Death of Viscount of Turenne, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Viscount of Turenne (1611-1675)

Expulsion of the poor under Louis XIV, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4926590 Expulsion of the poor under Louis XIV, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expulsion of the poor)

The King of France Louis VI says the Gros (1081 - 1137), in the Battle of Brenneville (Bremule)
ELD4926345 The King of France Louis VI says the Gros (1081 - 1137), in the Battle of Brenneville (Bremule), tries to take Normandy from the King of England Henry I in 1119

King Robert II972-1031) the pious forgiving his sons Henry and Robert who revolted against him
ELD4926450 King Robert II972-1031) the pious forgiving his sons Henry and Robert who revolted against him, in a war over power and property, 1025

Hundred Years War: " the King of France John II the Good (1319-1364) is taken prisoner by the English at
ELD4927030 Hundred Years War: " the King of France John II the Good (1319-1364) is taken prisoner by the English at the Battle of Poitiers on 19/09/1356"

Henry IV at the Battle of Ivry, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4926794 Henry IV at the Battle of Ivry, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: French religion wars)

Saint Vincent de Paul founding the foundling hospital, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4926674 Saint Vincent de Paul founding the foundling hospital, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Conde at the Battle of Rocroi, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4926637 The Grand Conde at the Battle of Rocroi, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty Years War (1618-1648): Prince Louis II of Bourbon Conde (Bourbon-Conde)

King Louis VII marrying his daughter Margaret of France (1158-1197) to the young King Henry the young
ELD4926248 King Louis VII marrying his daughter Margaret of France (1158-1197) to the young King Henry the young, son of King Henry II of England, 1172

King Louis VIII of France on his deathbed donating his property to the hospitals of his kingdom 8/11/1226
ELD4927272 King Louis VIII of France on his deathbed donating his property to the hospitals of his kingdom 8/11/1226. 19th century (engraving) (epinal picture); Private Collection; (add.info)

The death of King Saint Louis (Louis IX, 1214-1270) in Tunisia during the Second Crusade
ELD4927168 The death of King Saint Louis (Louis IX, 1214-1270) in Tunisia during the Second Crusade. Epinal picture 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Second Crusade of Pastoureaux, 1320: looting of churches and opening of prisons by fanatics
ELD4927101 Second Crusade of Pastoureaux, 1320: looting of churches and opening of prisons by fanatics. Epinal picture 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Hugh Capet elected King - Coronation of Hugues Capet (ca. 941-996), king of France, on July 3, 987 at Noyon
ELD4926527 Hugh Capet elected King - Coronation of Hugues Capet (ca. 941-996), king of France, on July 3, 987 at Noyon, with Adalberon (ca. 925-990), archeveque of Reims

The death of King Louis VI said the big on August 1st 1137 in the presence of his son Louis VII
ELD4926318 The death of King Louis VI said the big on August 1st 1137 in the presence of his son Louis VII. Epinal picture 19th century (engraving)

Third Crusade : Philipp II Augustus and Richard Lion Heart, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4926229 Third Crusade : Philipp II Augustus and Richard Lion Heart, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Denain, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4926573 The Battle of Denain, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: War of the Spanish succession: "The Battle of Denain, 24/07/1712")

Death of Louis XIV at Versailles, September 1, 1715, Louis xv as a child standing by his deathbed
ELD4926554 Death of Louis XIV at Versailles, September 1, 1715, Louis xv as a child standing by his deathbed) Death of the King of France Louis XIV (Duke of Anjou, future Louis XV)

The King of France Louis IX dit Saint-Louis" (1214-1270) renders justice under an oak in Vincennes - King of
ELD4927188 The King of France Louis IX dit Saint-Louis" (1214-1270) renders justice under an oak in Vincennes - King of France Saint Louis (1214-1270)

The Battle of Bouvines, 1214: King Philip II Augustus is saved by a young knight (Battle of Bouvines)
ELD4926197 The Battle of Bouvines, 1214: King Philip II Augustus is saved by a young knight (Battle of Bouvines, 1214) Image of Epinal 19th century by French School

King Louis XIII shaving the walls of the city of La Rochelle and forgiving its inhabitants at the end of the siege
ELD4926725 King Louis XIII shaving the walls of the city of La Rochelle and forgiving its inhabitants at the end of the siege, 1628 (Siege of La rochelle)

The King of France Henri III signing of edit de Beaulieu (or peace of Loches or peace of monsieur)
ELD4926939 The King of France Henri III signing of edit de Beaulieu (or peace of Loches or peace of monsieur) ending the fifth war of religion

Second Crusade: King Louis VII (1120-1180) and Bernard de Clairvaux organize the second Crusade in 1145
ELD4926282 Second Crusade: King Louis VII (1120-1180) and Bernard de Clairvaux organize the second Crusade in 1145 (Second Crusade (1145 - 1149)

First crusade: " God wills it": rallying cry of Peter the Hermit (1050 - 1115)
ELD4926372 First crusade: " God wills it": rallying cry of Peter the Hermit (1050 - 1115) preached the first crusade

The Sicilian vepers (Vespri siciliani) popular revolt of the island of Sicily against the feodal domination of
ELD4927261 The Sicilian vepers (Vespri siciliani) popular revolt of the island of Sicily against the feodal domination of the French king Charles of Anjou, which occurred in Palermo and Corleone

Portrait of Prince Charles of Lower Lotharingie (Charles I of Lorraine) (953-991) encloses in Orleans in 991 (Charles)
ELD4926494 Portrait of Prince Charles of Lower Lotharingie (Charles I of Lorraine) (953-991) encloses in Orleans in 991 (Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine imprisoned by Hugh Capet in Orleans)

Coronation of Robert II the pious (972-1031) December 30, 987 (Coronation of Robert II of France 30 December 987)
ELD4926481 Coronation of Robert II the pious (972-1031) December 30, 987 (Coronation of Robert II of France 30 December 987) Image of Epinal 19th century Private Collection by French School

Burghers of Calais in front of Edward III in 1346, Epinal Picture 19th century (engraving)
ELD4927045 Burghers of Calais in front of Edward III in 1346, Epinal Picture 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flower & Fruit ABC - ABCD. Series of cut-out postcards published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1921

Draining a mine using a duplex suction pump. The box ABCD, shown in detail on the right, contained the crank which operated the piston

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"ABCD: A Glimpse into the Turbulent History of French Monarchy" Death of Louis XIV at Versailles, September 1, 1715: Louis XV, a mere child standing by his deathbed bid farewell to Louis XIV, known as the Sun King or Louis the Great. Murder of Concino Concini (Marechal d'Ancre), 1617: The Italian adventurer and marechal of France met his demise during his arrest in the Louvre on the order of Louis XIII. Assassination of Henry III by Jacques Clement, 1589: Henry III faced a tragic end when he was assassinated by Jacques Clement, a Dominican religious supporter of the Catholic League. The King Saint-Louis Renders Justice under an Oak in Vincennes: King Louis IX, also known as Saint-Louis (1214-1270), is depicted rendering justice under an oak tree in Vincennes. The Battle of Bouvines, 1214: A young knight saves King Philip II Augustus during this significant battle that took place in Bouvines in 1214. Siege of La Rochelle: King Louis XIII's Forgiveness after Destroying Fortifications After successfully besieging La Rochelle in 1628, King Louis XIII forgives its inhabitants while shaving its walls down. Signing Edit de Beaulieu: Ending Fifth War of Religion On May 6th, 1576, King Henri III signs Edit de Beaulieu (Peace of Loches) recognizing Protestant worship and granting guarantees to Protestants after ending the fifth war of religion. Second Crusade Organized by King Louis VII and Bernard de Clairvaux In preparation for the second crusade from 1145 to 1149, King Louis VII and Bernard de Clairvaux join forces to rally Christian knights.