Capetian Collection (#5)

Louis XII, King of France, on horseback, 1498-1515 (1882-1884). Artist: Gautier
Louis XII, King of France, on horseback, 1498-1515 (1882-1884). Louis XII (1462-1515) became King of France in 1498. He was a popular king

Margaret of Provence, queen consort of Louis IX of France, 13th century (1882-1884). Margaret (c1221-1295) married Louis IX in 1234 and bore him eleven children

Capetian queen, 1360 (1882-1884). After a portal of Chartres Cathedral. Descended from Hugh Capet (940-996), the Capetian dynasty ruled France from 987 until 1328

Capetian noblewoman, c1180-1190 (1882-1884). Descended from Hugh Capet (940-996), the Capetian dynasty ruled France from 987 until 1328

Anne of Brittany, 1499 (1958). Anne (1476-1514) married Charles VIII of France in 1491, then after Charles death, married his successor, Louis XII, in 1499

Louis XII, King of France, 1499 (1958). Louis XII (1462-1515) became king in 1498. Throughout much of his reign France was embroiled in the Italian Wars, largely without success

The Maillotins of Paris confront King Charles VI of France, 1382 (1882-1884). Artist: Brugnot
The Maillotins of Paris meet King Charles VI of France, 1382 (1882-1884). The Revolt of the Maillotins was one of a series of popular uprisings that erupted in 1382 in response to the raising of

Philip the Fair reviewing five thousand Parisians ready to bear arms, c1285-1314 (1882-1884). Known as the Fair, Philip IV (1268-1314) was King of France from 1285 until his death

Statue of Philip Augustus, King of France, 13th century (1882-1884). King Philip II Augustus (1165-1223), was King of France from 1180 to 1223

Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon, 1st July 987 (1882-1884). Artist: Ahurel
Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon, 1st July 987 (1882-1884). Hugh Capet (c938-996) was elected King of France in 987, founding the Capetian dynasty

Philip the Good (1396-1467), Duke of Burgundy, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 15th century manuscript illustration held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Entry of Louis XI of France into Troyes, 1462 (1882-1884). Louis XI was King of France from 1461 to 1482. After a stained glass window by M Gesta of Toulouse

Francis I of France recives a mirror from the Venetian ambassador, 1515-1547 (1882-1884). Artist: Ruesnel
Francis I of France recives a mirror from the ambassador of the Republic of Venice, 1515-1547 (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II, F Roy editor

Rat fighting, recreation of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483 (1882-1884). Louis was King of France from 1461 to 1483. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II

Philip V, King of France. Known as Philip the Tall, Philip V (1293-1322) came to the French throne in 1316

Marguerite of France, Queen of Edward I of England. Artist: Henry Colburn
Marguerite of France, Queen of Edward I of England. Marguerite of France (1282-1317) was the second wife of Edward I. They were married in 1299

Marguerite of France, Queen of King Edward I of England. Artist: B Eyles
Marguerite of France, Queen of King Edward I of England. Marguerite of France (1282-1317) was the second wife of Edward I. They were married in 1299

Charles VII, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Charles VII, King of France, (1805). Charles (1403-1461) ruled France from 1422-1461. His reign saw the recapturing from the English of all of France with the exception of Calais

Louis XI, King of France. Louis (1423-1483) succeeded his father, Charles VII, as king in 1461, continuing Charles work in strengthening France after the Hundred Years War

Philip VI, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Philip VI, King of France, (1805). Portrait of King Philip VI (1293-1350) who ruled from 1328 until his death. He was the first king of the Valois dynasty

Philip II, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Philip II, King of France, (1805). King Philip II Augustus (1165-1223), was King of France from 1180 to 1223. He participated in the Third Crusade

Louis XI, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Louis XI, King of France, (1805). Louis (1423-1483) succeeded his father, Charles VII, as king in 1461, continuing Charles work in strengthening France after the Hundred Years War

Louis XII, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Louis XII, King of France, (1805). Louis XII (1462-1515) became king in 1498. Throughout much of his reign France was embroiled in the Italian Wars, largely without success

Philippe III, King of France. Artist: Daniel Rebel
Philippe III, King of France. Philip III the Bold (1245-1285) reigned from 1270 to 1285

Henry II, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Henry II, King of France, (1805). Henry (1519-1559) came to the French throne in 1547. His reign saw extensive suppression of Protestantism in France

Philip II, Duke of Burgundy. Artist: Clamp
Philip II, Duke of Burgundy. Known as Philip the Bold after he fought alongside his father at the Battle of Poitiers when aged just 14, Philip II (1342-1404) was the fourth son of John II of France

Charles VIII, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Charles VIII, King of France, (1805). Charles (1470-1498) became king in 1483. His reign is best remembered for his ultimately unsuccessful attempt to assert his claim to the throne of Naples

Charles VII, King of France. Artist: Ridley
Charles VII, King of France. Charles (1403-1461) ruled France from 1422-1461. His reign saw the recapturing from the English of all of France with the exception of Calais

Henry II, King of France. Henry (1519-1559) came to the French throne in 1547. His reign saw extensive suppression of Protestantism in France

Hugh Capet, King of France. Hugh Capet (c938-996) became King of France in 987, founding the Capetian dynasty

Philip II of France, (1812). Artist: Barlow
Philip II of France, (1812). King Philip II Augustus (1165-1223), was King of France from 1180 to 1223

Louis IX, King of France, (1791). Artist: J Jones
Louis IX, King of France, (1791). Louis IX (1215-1270) became king of France in 1226. Renowned for his piety and kindness to the poor, he was canonised by Pope Boniface VIII in 1297

Louis IX, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Louis IX, King of France, (1805). Louis IX (1215-1270) became king of France in 1226. Renowned for his piety and kindness to the poor, he was canonised by Pope Boniface VIII in 1297

French costume: Capetian, Carlovingian, (1882). The Capetian dynasty was a line of French kings who ruled from the late 10th century to 1328

Portrait of Francois de Valois, Duke of Alencon, late 1560s. Artist: French Master
Portrait of Francois de Valois, Duke of Alencon, late 1560s. Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon (1555-1584) was the youngest son of Henry II of France and Catherine de Medici

Death of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). Artist: Jean Jacques Perrissin
Death of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). A keen hunter and participant in jousts and tournaments, King Henry II of France (1519-1559)

France under the Capetiens, Valois and the Bourbons, 1856. Artist: Henri Lehmann
France under the Capetiens, Valois and the Bourbons, 1856

Afonso III of Portugal. Statue. Faro. Algarve. Portugal
Afonso III of Portugal (1210-1279). King of Portugal. Statue. Faro. Algarve. Portugal

Sancho I of Portugal (1154-1212). Statue. Silves. Algarve. P
Sancho I (1154-1212). King of Portugal. Statue of King next to the castle entrance. Silves. Algarve. Portugal

Oporto. Portugal. Liberation of Lisbon from the Arabs. Comme
The day June 17, 1147, the Bishop of Porto called the army of the Second Crusade, to aid the king Alfonso I to liberate Lisbon from the Arabs. Commemorative plaque in the Seo. Square. Oporto. Portugal

Paris, France - La Sainte Chapelle, The Crypt. Date: 19th century

Henri IV - King of France
Henry IV (15531610) - King of Navarre (as Henry III) from 1572 to 1610 and King of France from 1589 to 1610. Date: circa 1600

French Dress, c. 1000, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho)
BAL246804 French Dress, c.1000, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

St. Louis (1214-70) King of France Receiving Robert Patriarch of Jerusalem, in Damietta in 1249
XIR200597 St. Louis (1214-70) King of France Receiving Robert Patriarch of Jerusalem, in Damietta in 1249, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Gue, Oscar (1809-77); 70x70 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Louis VII (c. 1120-1180) the Young, King of France Taking the Banner in St. Denis in 1147
XIR200596 Louis VII (c.1120-1180) the Young, King of France Taking the Banner in St. Denis in 1147, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Mauzaisse, Jean Baptiste (1784-1844); 115x147 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Philip Augustus (1165-1223) King of France Taking the Banner in St. Denis, 24th June 1190
XIR200590 Philip Augustus (1165-1223) King of France Taking the Banner in St. Denis, 24th June 1190, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Revoil, Pierre Henri (1776-1842); 71x79 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

St. Bernard Preaching the Second Crusade in Vezelay, 31st March 1146, 1840 (oil
XIR200588 St. Bernard Preaching the Second Crusade in Vezelay, 31st March 1146, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Signol, Emile (1804-92); 314x234 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Philippe V (1293-1322) the Tall and the States-General reject the pretensions of Jeanne II
KW177743 Philippe V (1293-1322) the Tall and the States-General reject the pretensions of Jeanne II, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

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The Capetian dynasty, which began with Hugh Capet in 987, played a significant role in the history of France. From St. Louis (Louis IX), known for his piety and justice, to Henry III and Francis I, these kings left their mark on Paris and beyond. In 1886, the stunning La Sainte Chapelle in Paris stood as a testament to the grandeur of the Capetians. Its intricate stained glass windows showcased their devotion to Christianity. The Crusades were also part of their legacy. During the Seventh Crusade's Siege of Damietta, King Louis IX led his troops into battle against formidable odds. However, not all moments were glorious for this royal family. The image of Louis XI visiting Cardinal Balue imprisoned in an iron cage depicted a dark period marked by political intrigue. Looking back further into history, we find Robert I crowned King of the Franks in 922 but tragically killed by one of Charles III's soldiers. During the Second Crusade in 1148, King Louis VII valiantly defended himself against Turkish soldiers while perched on a weapon—a testament to his bravery amidst adversity. King Louis VIII issued an edict prohibiting usury by Jews—an example showcasing how religion influenced governance during that era. Lastly, Philippe IV le Bel and Jacques de Molay are immortalized together in an engraving from "La Monarchie francaise en estampe. " This depiction captures both power and tragedy as they were key figures during Philip's reign when he ordered the arrest and execution of Templar Knights like Molay. From religious devotion to military campaigns and political intrigue—the Capetians shaped French history through triumphs and tribulations alike.