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Burgundian Collection (#4)

"Burgundian: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Culture" Step into the world of Burgundy, a region steeped in rich history and vibrant culture

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Charles The Bold (1433-77) Duke of Burgundy from 1467, enthroned and surrounded by his nobles

Charles The Bold (1433-77) Duke of Burgundy from 1467, enthroned and surrounded by his nobles and counsellors
533664 Charles The Bold (1433-77) Duke of Burgundy from 1467, enthroned and surrounded by his nobles and counsellors. 15th century (chromolithograph from a miniature); (add.info)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Portrait of Margaret of Habsburg, Archduchess of Austria, Princess of Burgundy (1480-1530)

Portrait of Margaret of Habsburg, Archduchess of Austria, Princess of Burgundy (1480-1530)
ELD4959152 Portrait of Margaret of Habsburg, Archduchess of Austria, Princess of Burgundy (1480-1530). 19th century (engraving from "The illustrious Women of Europe" by Countess Drohojowska)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Standing Landsknecht in Burgundian costume, from behind, 1833-1910. Creator: Jan Gerard Smits

Standing Landsknecht in Burgundian costume, from behind, 1833-1910. Creator: Jan Gerard Smits
Standing Landsknecht in Burgundian costume, from behind, 1833-1910

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Standing Landsknecht in Burgundian costume, from the front, 1833-1910. Creator: Jan Gerard Smits

Standing Landsknecht in Burgundian costume, from the front, 1833-1910. Creator: Jan Gerard Smits
Standing Landsknecht in Burgundian costume, from the front, 1833-1910

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Antoine de Brun, 1600-1654, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Antoine de Brun, 1600-1654, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Antoine de Brun, 1600-1654, c17th century

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Saint Sigismundus, 1516/1518. Creator: Leonhard Beck

Saint Sigismundus, 1516/1518. Creator: Leonhard Beck
Saint Sigismundus, 1516/1518

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Battle of Guinegate, plate 4 from Historical Scenes from the Life of Emperor... printed c. 1520

Battle of Guinegate, plate 4 from Historical Scenes from the Life of Emperor... printed c. 1520. Creator: Wolf Traut
Battle of Guinegate, plate 4 from Historical Scenes from the Life of Emperor Maximilian I from the Triumphal Arch, 1515-17, printed c. 1520

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, so-called the Good (1396-1467)

Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, so-called the Good (1396-1467). Founded the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1429. The king in chapter robes, wearing the gold collar of the Order of the Fleece

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Hercules Initiating the Olympic Games, c. 1450-75 (tapestry)

Hercules Initiating the Olympic Games, c. 1450-75 (tapestry)
GLS219841 Hercules Initiating the Olympic Games, c.1450-75 (tapestry) by Franco-Burgundian, (15th century); 386x477.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Memory Figure Sitting on a Stool, Akan Culture, Ghana (terracotta)

Memory Figure Sitting on a Stool, Akan Culture, Ghana (terracotta)
HSC181696 Memory Figure Sitting on a Stool, Akan Culture, Ghana (terracotta) by African School; height:44 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Etienne). Interior. Radiating chapel (Chapelle Sainte-Colombe)

Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Etienne). Interior. Radiating chapel (Chapelle Sainte-Colombe)
6268285 Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Etienne). Interior. Radiating chapel (Chapelle Sainte-Colombe). Mausoleum (Mausolee du Dauphin). Guillaume Coustou, design Cochin. Detail. 1777

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Memory Head, Akan or Kwaha Culture, Ghana (terracotta) (see also 181698)

Memory Head, Akan or Kwaha Culture, Ghana (terracotta) (see also 181698)
HSC181697 Memory Head, Akan or Kwaha Culture, Ghana (terracotta) (see also 181698) by African School; height:38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Village a Morvan sous la neige. Peinture de Louis Charlot (1878-1951), 1910-1911. Impressionnisme

Village a Morvan sous la neige. Peinture de Louis Charlot (1878-1951), 1910-1911. Impressionnisme. Huile sur toile
FIA5331324 Village a Morvan sous la neige. Peinture de Louis Charlot (1878-1951), 1910-1911. Impressionnisme. Huile sur toile. Dim: 81x100, 5cm

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Clothing, Burgundian fashion in 15th century Flemish book illumination

Clothing, Burgundian fashion in 15th century Flemish book illumination
7278106 Clothing, Burgundian fashion in 15th century Flemish book illumination by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clothing)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Clothes, Burgundian fashion in Flemish book illumination of the 15th century

Clothes, Burgundian fashion in Flemish book illumination of the 15th century
7278105 Clothes, Burgundian fashion in Flemish book illumination of the 15th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clothes)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Notre Dame, Dijon, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom print)

Notre Dame, Dijon, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom print)
7302081 Notre Dame, Dijon, c.1890-1900 (photochrom print) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Clothes, Burgundian from 1425-1490, costumes at court, from lks, King Charlotte of Savoy with Henn

Clothes, Burgundian from 1425-1490, costumes at court, from lks, King Charlotte of Savoy with Henn
7278097 Clothes, Burgundian from 1425-1490, costumes at court, from lks, King Charlotte of Savoy with Henn by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clothes)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Death of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (coloured engraving)

Death of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (coloured engraving)
3646259 Death of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Charles the Bold)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: La Severite Romaine (engraving)

La Severite Romaine (engraving)
5864432 La Severite Romaine (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Bruges revolt of 1436: 'The Duchess of Burgundy at the gates of Bruges'Isabella of Portugal

Bruges revolt of 1436: "The Duchess of Burgundy at the gates of Bruges"Isabella of Portugal (1397-1471)
JLJ4602899 Bruges revolt of 1436: " The Duchess of Burgundy at the gates of Bruges" Isabella of Portugal (1397-1471) was arreted with her son Charles the Temerary under the fortifications

Background imageBurgundian Collection: La Compassion (engraving)

La Compassion (engraving)
5864428 La Compassion (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: From La Vie de Mon Pere (The Life of My Father)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: King Gontran of Bourgogne designates his nephew Childebert II as his successor

King Gontran of Bourgogne designates his nephew Childebert II as his successor
IND325866 King Gontran of Bourgogne designates his nephew Childebert II as his successor, miniature from the Chronicles of France, printed by A

Background imageBurgundian Collection: The Battle of Tertry

The Battle of Tertry
7269245 The Battle of Tertry; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Tertry, Somme, 687, an engagement in Merovingian Gaul between the forces of Austrasia under Pepin II on one side)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Death of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (chromolitho)

Death of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (chromolitho)
2782959 Death of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Nancy)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Franco-Prussian War of 1870: Italian Patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi during the Battles of Dijon

Franco-Prussian War of 1870: Italian Patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi during the Battles of Dijon
ELD4860286 Franco-Prussian War of 1870: Italian Patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi during the Battles of Dijon, 1870-1871 - Garibaldi during the Battles of Dijon

Background imageBurgundian Collection: The reign of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483 (colour litho)

The reign of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483 (colour litho)
5207731 The reign of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: The Emperors Balancing Feat (engraving)

The Emperors Balancing Feat (engraving)
2788221 The Emperors Balancing Feat (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperors Balancing Feat)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: The trial of Joan of Arc at Rouen, 1431 (engraving)

The trial of Joan of Arc at Rouen, 1431 (engraving)
5999601 The trial of Joan of Arc at Rouen, 1431 (engraving) by Roe, Fred (1864-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial of Joan of Arc at Rouen, 1431)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, fleeing after his defeat by the Swiss at the Battle of Murten

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, fleeing after his defeat by the Swiss at the Battle of Murten, 1476 (engraving)
7147933 Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, fleeing after his defeat by the Swiss at the Battle of Murten, 1476 (engraving) by German School

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Hagen, Burgundian warrior of German mythology (engraving)

Hagen, Burgundian warrior of German mythology (engraving)
7173376 Hagen, Burgundian warrior of German mythology (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hagen, Burgundian warrior of German mythology)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: A Burgundian princess (colour litho)

A Burgundian princess (colour litho)
7184872 A Burgundian princess (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Burgundian princess, Flemish stained glass panel)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: A Burgundian prince (colour litho)

A Burgundian prince (colour litho)
7184869 A Burgundian prince (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Burgundian prince, Flemish stained glass panel)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Portrait of Christine de Pisan, XV Century (coloured engraving)

Portrait of Christine de Pisan, XV Century (coloured engraving)
7159151 Portrait of Christine de Pisan, XV Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Christine de Pisan, XV Century)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Macon, wine label (colour litho)

Macon, wine label (colour litho)
7153471 Macon, wine label (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macon, wine label)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Mary, Duchess of Burgundy, pledging to respect the privileges of the city of Brussels

Mary, Duchess of Burgundy, pledging to respect the privileges of the city of Brussels, 1477 (engraving)
7147940 Mary, Duchess of Burgundy, pledging to respect the privileges of the city of Brussels, 1477 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (engraving)

Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (engraving)
7185706 Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip the Good (1396-1457), Duke of Burgundy

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Ancien hopital a Sens (Yonne) (engraving)

Ancien hopital a Sens (Yonne) (engraving)
7179609 Ancien hopital a Sens (Yonne) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancien hopital a Sens (Yonne)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Eglise Saint-Pierre a Tonnerre (Yonne) (engraving)

Eglise Saint-Pierre a Tonnerre (Yonne) (engraving)
7179570 Eglise Saint-Pierre a Tonnerre (Yonne) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eglise Saint-Pierre a Tonnerre (Yonne)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Belt of the Compagnie de la Mere-Folle, festive and carnival society of Dijon, France

Belt of the Compagnie de la Mere-Folle, festive and carnival society of Dijon, France, 15th Century (engraving)
7185782 Belt of the Compagnie de la Mere-Folle, festive and carnival society of Dijon, France, 15th Century (engraving) by French School

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Scribe or copyist, 15th Century (engraving)

Scribe or copyist, 15th Century (engraving)
7185660 Scribe or copyist, 15th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scribe or copyist, miniature from the Chroniques de Hainaut, 15th Century)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Seal of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, 1424 (engraving)

Seal of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, 1424 (engraving)
7185119 Seal of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, 1424 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, 1424)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Flemish tapestry. 16th century

Flemish tapestry. 16th century
7209807 Flemish tapestry. 16th century. by Flemish School, (16th century); Hotel Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: Hotel-Dieu, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Cote-, France); © Paul Maeyaert

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Flemish tapestry. 17th century

Flemish tapestry. 17th century
7209806 Flemish tapestry. 17th century. by Flemish School, (17th century); Hotel Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: Hotel-Dieu, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Cote-, France); © Paul Maeyaert

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Nevers (chateau ducal) (engraving)

Nevers (chateau ducal) (engraving)
7179703 Nevers (chateau ducal) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nevers (chateau ducal)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Eglise de Volnay (Cote d Or) (engraving)

Eglise de Volnay (Cote d Or) (engraving)
7179558 Eglise de Volnay (Cote d Or) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eglise de Volnay (Cote d Or)

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Reliquary chest of the sons of St. Sigismund, 12th-13th century (gold & silver)

Reliquary chest of the sons of St. Sigismund, 12th-13th century (gold & silver)
XIR246408 Reliquary chest of the sons of St. Sigismund, 12th-13th century (gold & silver) by Swiss School; Treasury of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice, Valais

Background imageBurgundian Collection: Flemish tapestry. 16th century

Flemish tapestry. 16th century
7209804 Flemish tapestry. 16th century. by Flemish School, (16th century); Hotel Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: Hotel-Dieu, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Cote-, France); © Paul Maeyaert




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"Burgundian: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Culture" Step into the world of Burgundy, a region steeped in rich history and vibrant culture. At its helm stood Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, known as "the Good, " whose reign from 1396 to 1467 shaped this land's destiny. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Burgundian court through exquisite tapestries like "Hercules Initiating the Olympic Games. " Created between 1450 and 1475, it captures the opulence and power that surrounded Philip III. Travel back further in time with Frederic Lix's masterpiece "King Clovis I and Queen Clotilde of the Franks. " This evocative artwork transports us to late 5th - early 6th century France, showcasing royal splendor during an era when Burgundy was still emerging. Explore fashion through centuries with a digitally restored reproduction depicting traditional costumes worn at the Burgundian court between 1450-1500. Witness how clothing evolved as a symbol of status and identity within this captivating period. Venture beyond borders to Ghana's Akan culture where terracotta sculptures like "Memory Figure Sitting on a Stool" offer glimpses into their artistic heritage. Similarly, "Memory Head" showcases Kwaha Culture's mastery over clay craftsmanship. The influence of Burgundy extended even to Spain as seen in Polychrome’s depiction capturing “The Baptism of Moorish Kingdom Granada. ” This historical event highlights connections forged across lands during medieval times. Marvel at the elegance dress circa 1470; its intricate details reflecting societal norms while exuding gracefulness. Such attire encapsulates an era where fashion became intertwined with political power dynamics. Journey inside Cathedrale Saint-Etienne where Guillaume Coustou's design for Mausolee du Dauphin mesmerizes with its white and black marble splendor.