Armand Jean Du Plessis Collection

Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (early 20th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman

Astrologer Tommaso Campanella pulling the horoscope of Louis XIV newborn, 1851 (engraving)
ELD4927320 Astrologer Tommaso Campanella pulling the horoscope of Louis XIV newborn, 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: The Italian monk and astrologer Tommaso Campanella (1538-1639)

War of the Succession of Mantua (1628-1631) during the Thirty-Year War. The battle of the Pas de Suze (Susa)
DUV4205461 War of the Succession of Mantua (1628-1631) during the Thirty-Year War. The battle of the Pas de Suze (Susa) representing King Louis XIII (1601-1643)

History. French statesman Cardinal Richelieu. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements
3434255 History. French statesman Cardinal Richelieu. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History)

Portrait of Cardinal Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu (1585-1642) with Francis Le Metel de Boisrobert (1589-1662)
ELD4941050 Portrait of Cardinal Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu (1585-1642) with Francis Le Metel de Boisrobert (1589-1662) ca

Cardinal Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu (1585-1642) making advances to the Queen of Anne of Austria (1601-1666)
ELD4927440 Cardinal Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu (1585-1642) making advances to the Queen of Anne of Austria (1601-1666)

Conspiracy of Chalais: Cardinal Richelieu visiting Henri de Talleyrand (1599 - 1626), Count of Chalais
ELD4927395 Conspiracy of Chalais: Cardinal Richelieu visiting Henri de Talleyrand (1599 - 1626), Count of Chalais, at the centre of the conspiracy, imprisoned in Nantes, 1626 (In 1626)

President Cleveland as Cardinal Richelieu, 1885
1576744 President Cleveland as Cardinal Richelieu, 1885; (add.info.: Richelieu's defiance President Cleveland as Cardinal Richelieu embracing a young woman labelled "Civil Service" as)

Portrait of the Cardinal Richelieu, 17th century (engraving)
6266313 Portrait of the Cardinal Richelieu, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Cardinal Richelieu. Cardinal Armand Jean du Plessis, 1st Duke of Richelieu and Fronsac, aka The Red Eminence)

The arrest of Cesar de Vendome (1594-1665) French gentleman and his brother implicated in the conspiracy of Chalais
ELD4870690 The arrest of Cesar de Vendome (1594-1665) French gentleman and his brother implicated in the conspiracy of Chalais, aimed at Richelieu

Le siege de la Rochelle 1627-1628: Cardinal de Richelieu (Armand Jean du Plessis)
ELD4870605 Le siege de la Rochelle 1627-1628: Cardinal de Richelieu (Armand Jean du Plessis, 1585-1642) celebrates the mass at the camp of La Rochelle before the Musketeers and the Assembled Troops

Queen Marie de Medici asks her son King Louis XIII to dismiss Cardinal Richelieu 10-11 November 1630
ELD4935506 Queen Marie de Medici asks her son King Louis XIII to dismiss Cardinal Richelieu 10-11 November 1630, the queen will be forced to exile

History. France. Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628). The english fleet. Illustration in
3434661 History. France. Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628). The english fleet. Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook), by H. Geron, France, c.1948 Coll. Part

RICHELIEU, c. 1650 (engraving)
CUL4930564 RICHELIEU, c.1650 (engraving) by Moncornet, Balthazar (c.1600-68); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: RICHELIEU, Armand-Jean du Plessis, cardinal of (1585-1642)

Henri Coiffier de Ruze d'Effiat, Marquis of Cinq-Mars (engraving)
1731121 Henri Coiffier de Ruze d'Effiat, Marquis of Cinq-Mars (engraving) by Daret, Pierre (1604-78) (after); (add.info.: Henri Coiffier de Ruze)

The Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628, 1896) (illustration)
7304517 The Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628, 1896) (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege de la Rochelle (1627-1628): " The Cardinal of Richelieu (1585-1642) on the dam of La Rochelle
ELD4842634 Siege de la Rochelle (1627-1628): " The Cardinal of Richelieu (1585-1642) on the dam of La Rochelle, during the siege of the city

Portrait of Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu, c. 1632-34 (chalk on paper)
7295935 Portrait of Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu, c.1632-34 (chalk on paper) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); 27.3 -- 21.1 cm; J

Cardinal Richelieu riding in the streets of Paris
LSE4095178 Cardinal Richelieu riding in the streets of Paris by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cardinal Richelieu (Armand Jean du Plessis, 1585-1642) with his cats in the presence of Jean Desmarets of Saint-Sorlin
XEE4148928 Cardinal Richelieu (Armand Jean du Plessis, 1585-1642) with his cats in the presence of Jean Desmarets of Saint-Sorlin (Saint Sorlin) and Monsieur Pepetit - Engraving by Telory by Telory

Trusted by King Louis XIII, Cardinal Richelieu was left to govern the country (colour litho)
3622113 Trusted by King Louis XIII, Cardinal Richelieu was left to govern the country (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trusted by King Louis XIII)

Bust of the Cardinal Richelieu, 1640 (marble)
YOU4419275 Bust of the Cardinal Richelieu, 1640 (marble) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bust of Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu)

Foundation of the Academie Francaise, 1635 (engraving)
7149531 Foundation of the Academie Francaise, 1635 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of the Academie Francaise, 1635)

Portrait of Armand Jean du Plessis Cardinal de Richelieu (oil on canvas)
YOU4418233 Portrait of Armand Jean du Plessis Cardinal de Richelieu (oil on canvas) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); Louvre, Paris

Meeting of Cardinal Richelieu and Jules Mazarin, 17th Century (chromolitho)
1093697 Meeting of Cardinal Richelieu and Jules Mazarin, 17th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Cardinal Richelieu and Jules Mazarin)

Chateau d Azay-le-Rideau (chromolitho)
724760 Chateau d Azay-le-Rideau (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau d Azay-le-Rideau)

The last visit of King Louis XIII to a dying Richelieu (colour litho)
2795478 The last visit of King Louis XIII to a dying Richelieu (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last visit of King Louis XIII to a dying Richelieu)

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham at Court in France (colour litho)
2795471 George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham at Court in France (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Villiers)

Bust of Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) c. 1642 (marble)
XIR212838 Bust of Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) c.1642 (marble) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); 82x65x33 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Richelieu celebrates Mass at the camp of La Rochelle (colour litho)
2795474 Richelieu celebrates Mass at the camp of La Rochelle (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richelieu celebrates Mass at the camp of La Rochelle)

Boutteville and Beuvron fight a duel in the Place Royale (colour litho)
2795473 Boutteville and Beuvron fight a duel in the Place Royale (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richelieu learning to ride at L Academie De Pluvinel (colour litho)
2795467 Richelieu learning to ride at L Academie De Pluvinel (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richelieu learning to ride at L Academie De Pluvinel)

Cardinal Richelieu founding the Academie Francaise, 1635 (chromolitho)
1094231 Cardinal Richelieu founding the Academie Francaise, 1635 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cardinal Richelieu founding the Academie Francaise)

First page of the statutes of the French Academy, 1635 (ink on paper) (see also 179947)
BLT179948 First page of the statutes of the French Academy, 1635 (ink on paper) (see also 179947) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Richelieu and King Louis XIII in adjacent beds at the time of the conspiracy of Cinq-Mars (colour litho)
2795477 Richelieu and King Louis XIII in adjacent beds at the time of the conspiracy of Cinq-Mars (colour litho) by Leloir

Performance in the theatre of Palais Cardinal of Mirame, the play written by Richelieu and Desmarets (colour litho)
2795476 Performance in the theatre of Palais Cardinal of Mirame, the play written by Richelieu and Desmarets (colour litho) by Leloir

Richelieu directing the ship of State (colour litho)
2795465 Richelieu directing the ship of State (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richelieu directing the ship of State)

Richelieu at the Estates General of 1614 (colour litho)
2795468 Richelieu at the Estates General of 1614 (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richelieu at the Estates General of 1614)

Richelieu playing with his pet cats (colour litho)
2795475 Richelieu playing with his pet cats (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richelieu playing with his pet cats)

Richelieus mother guiding his early lessons (colour litho)
2795466 Richelieus mother guiding his early lessons (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richelieus mother guiding his early lessons)

Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu (litho)
1628945 Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu (litho) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal de Richelieu)

Richelieu (chromolitho)
971720 Richelieu (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richelieu. Illustration for Hombres Y Mujeres Celebres by D Juan Landa (D J Seix, 1877)

A ball at Court (colour litho)
2795470 A ball at Court (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A ball at Court. Illustration for Richelieu by Theodore Cahu (Boivin)

Exiled to Blois, Marie de Medicis and her suite quit the Louvre (colour litho)
2795469 Exiled to Blois, Marie de Medicis and her suite quit the Louvre (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exiled to Blois)

Armand-Jean Du Plessis, Cardinal De Richelieu, 1585-1642 (colour litho)
2790253 Armand-Jean Du Plessis, Cardinal De Richelieu, 1585-1642 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armand-Jean Du Plessis, Cardinal De Richelieu)

Two pages from the statutes of the French Academy, 1635 (ink on paper) (see also 179947)
BLT179946 Two pages from the statutes of the French Academy, 1635 (ink on paper) (see also 179947) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Siege of la Rochelle, 17th century painting after Jacques Caillot
AIS5348047 Siege of la Rochelle, 17th century painting after Jacques Caillot by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Portrait of Cardinal Richelieu (engraving)
819657 Portrait of Cardinal Richelieu (engraving) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armand Jean du Plessis, cardinal-duc de Richelieu et de Fronsac)

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Armand Jean du Plessis, better known as Cardinal Richelieu, was a formidable figure in French history. His influence and power during the early 17th century were unparalleled, shaping the destiny of France. In the midst of the Siege of La Rochelle in 1628, Cardinal Richelieu demonstrated his strategic brilliance. Leading from the frontlines, he commanded with unwavering determination to quell Protestant resistance. A depiction from the early 20th century captures this pivotal moment at its height. Richelieu's authority extended far beyond military prowess. In an engraving from around 1650, we see him exuding confidence and intellect – a true statesman who held immense sway over King Louis XIII and governed France with an iron fist. However, not everyone admired Richelieu's dominance. The Marquis of Cinq-Mars conspired against him but paid a heavy price for his treachery. An engraving immortalizes their tragic fate as they are led to execution in 1642 – a stark reminder of Richelieu's ruthlessness when faced with opposition. The Siege of La Rochelle itself is depicted vividly in another illustration from 1896. This historic event marked one of Richelieu's greatest triumphs as he stood on the dam overlooking the city during its fall – a testament to his indomitable spirit and relentless pursuit of victory. A portrait created between 1632-34 showcases Cardinal de Richelieu's dignified presence captured through chalk on paper. It reveals both his regal demeanor and intellectual acumen that made him such an influential figure within French society. Beyond politics and warfare, glimpses into Richelieu's personal life emerge too. An intriguing engraving shows him riding through Paris streets while another portrays him surrounded by cats alongside notable figures like Jean Desmarets - offering us insight into his private world amidst all the grandeur.