E De Lhistoire De France Collection

Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Creator: Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852)
Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Prince Alphonse of Poitiers (1220-1271), Count of Toulouse, 1837. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1660. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Roger I of Sicily (1031-1101), 1840s. Creator: Blondel, Merry-Joseph (1781-1853)
Roger I of Sicily (1031-1101), 1840s. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Robert II of Jerusalem, 1843. Creator: Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852)
Robert II of Jerusalem, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Robert Guiscard, Count of Apulia and Calabria, 1843. Creator: Blondel
Robert Guiscard, Count of Apulia and Calabria, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Richard I the Lionheart, 1841. Creator: Blondel, Merry-Joseph (1781-1853)
Richard I the Lionheart, 1841. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse, called Raymond of Saint-Gilles, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Projet de decors des appartements de l Empereur et de l Imperatrice au Châ
Projet de decors des appartements de l Empereur et de l Imperatrice au Chateau de Versailles, ca 1807. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Princess Marie Josephine of Savoy (1753-1810), Countess of Provence, 1785. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

King Philip II of France (1165-1223), 1840s. Creator: Signol, Emile (1804-1892)
King Philip II of France (1165-1223), 1840s. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

King Louis VII of France (1120-1180), 1842. Creator: Signol, Emile (1804-1892)
King Louis VII of France (1120-1180), 1842. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

John of Brienne, King of Jerusalem, 1845. Creator: Picot
John of Brienne, King of Jerusalem, 1845. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Duke Odo I of Burgundy (1060-1102), called Borel, 1843. Creator: Blondel
Duke Odo I of Burgundy (1060-1102), called Borel, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Count Henry I of Champagne (1127-1181), called the Liberal, 1844. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Eustace III, Count of Boulogne, 1844. Creator: Odier, Edouard Alexandre (1800-1887)
Eustace III, Count of Boulogne, 1844. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Baldwin I of Constantinople (1171-1205), 1845. Creator: Picot
Baldwin I of Constantinople (1171-1205), 1845. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Bohemond I of Antioch, 1843. Creator: Blondel, Merry-Joseph (1781-1853)
Bohemond I of Antioch, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Alberic Clement, the first Marshal of France, 1844. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

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"E de l'histoire de France: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of French history. From the valiant Prince Alphonse of Poitiers, Count of Toulouse, who left an indelible mark on the 13th century, to the majestic Louis XIV, whose reign epitomized grandeur and opulence. Intriguing portraits transport us further into this captivating journey. The enigmatic Roger I of Sicily, a figure shrouded in mystery during the 11th century. His likeness captured by Blondel Merry-Joseph reveals both strength and wisdom. The resplendent Robert II of Jerusalem emerges from Henri Decaisne's brushstrokes, his regal presence commanding attention even centuries later. Similarly, Robert Guiscard's portrait by Blondel transports us to Apulia and Calabria as we witness his prowess as Count. Richard I the Lionheart stands tall through Merry-Joseph Blondel's artistry; his lion-like courage immortalized for all to admire. Raymond IV, known as Raymond of Saint-Gilles or Count of Toulouse, is depicted with grace and nobility in another masterpiece from 1843. Marvel at "Projet de decors des appartements de l'Empereur et de l'Imperatrice au Château, " envisioning lavish interiors fit for royalty. Princess Marie Josephine of Savoy graces our narrative too; her elegance shines through as she becomes Countess of Provence. Kings also take center stage - Philip II leaves an enduring legacy through Emile Signol's skilled hand while King Louis VII captivates us with his solemn gaze in another masterpiece by Signol himself. Lastly, John Brienne exudes authority as he rules over Jerusalem under Picot's masterful strokes. These glimpses into French history remind us of the remarkable individuals who shaped a nation.