Finance Minister Collection

(Anne Louise) Germaine de Stael, 1840 (litho)
1574678 (Anne Louise) Germaine de Stael, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Anne Louise Germaine de Stael (1766-1817) Swiss writer and heiress of Jacques Necker, Finance minister to Louis XVI

Mr.s Laing, 1860 (engraving)
1579569 Mr.s Laing, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Mr.s Laing, Finance Minister in India. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Passy (Ministre des Finances), 1849. Creator: Honore Daumier
Passy (Ministre des Finances), 1849. Passy, Finance Minister. Le plus desole des ministres! Il passe sa journee a compter des sacs non remplis

Don José de Salamanca, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Don Jose de Salamanca, 1860. A...capitalist, one of the most eminent of railway-contractors...he became a member of the Spanish press

Mr. S. Laing, the new Finance Minister in India - from a photograph by John Watkin, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Mr. S. Laing, the new Finance Minister in India - from a photograph by John Watkin, 1860. Mr. Samuel Laing, M.P. for the Wick Burghs

La capitulation Bulgare; le ministre des Finances, M. Liaptchef, sortant de la maison ou... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La capitulation Bulgare; le ministre des Finances, M. Liaptchef, sortant de la maison ou avaient loge les delegues bulgares, 1918

Portrait of a man, formerly identified as Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680), c1660. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a man, formerly identified as Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680), c1660

Portrait de Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683), homme politique, c1665. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait de Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683), homme politique, c1665

Portrait de Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683), homme politique, c1665. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait de Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683), homme politique, c1665

Nikolai Khristianovich Bunge, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly... between 1880 and 1886 Creator: Unknown
Nikolai Khristianovich Bunge, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, between 1880 and 1886

His Excellency Mr Rouvier, Minister of Finance. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796152 His Excellency Mr Rouvier, Minister of Finance. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Excellency Mr Rouvier)

Emile Combes attempting to keep Camille Pelletan and Maurice Rouvier apart, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796085 Emile Combes attempting to keep Camille Pelletan and Maurice Rouvier apart, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

Proposed Union of the British North-American Provinces (engraving)
1613350 Proposed Union of the British North-American Provinces (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proposed Union of the British North-American Provinces)

The late Honourable Thomas Holt, Formerly Finance Minister of New South Wales (engraving)
1595700 The late Honourable Thomas Holt, Formerly Finance Minister of New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Honourable Thomas Holt)

MMS Vitr. 26-7 Emperor Michael I Rangabes Crowned by Nicephorus in 811
EDI42147 MMS Vitr. 26-7 Emperor Michael I Rangabes Crowned by Nicephorus in 811, from the Madrid Skylitzes (vellum) by Byzantine School, (12th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Allegory of the Report Given to Louis XVI (1754-93) by Jacques Necker (1732-1804
CHT247124 Allegory of the Report Given to Louis XVI (1754-93) by Jacques Necker (1732-1804) in 1781 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de L Histoire Vivante, Montreuil

Dr Karl Helfferich, German Finance Minister (b / w photo)
3626896 Dr Karl Helfferich, German Finance Minister (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Karl Helfferich (1872-1924), German Finance Minister

Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France under Louis XIV (engraving)
3646850 Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France under Louis XIV (engraving) by Mellan, Claude (1598-1688); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680)

The Right Honourable W N Massey, the New Finance Minister of India (engraving)
1610193 The Right Honourable W N Massey, the New Finance Minister of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable W N Massey)

Mr Hugh M Culloch, the New Finance Minister of the United States (engraving)
1610296 Mr Hugh M Culloch, the New Finance Minister of the United States (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Hugh M Culloch)

Henry VII with Empson & Dudley, engraved by Worthington
STC429682 Henry VII with Empson & Dudley, engraved by Worthington, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

King Milan of Servia signing the Peace with Bulgaria in the Konak at Nish (engraving)
1623256 King Milan of Servia signing the Peace with Bulgaria in the Konak at Nish (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean-Baptiste Colbert, French statesman (engraving)
3646853 Jean-Baptiste Colbert, French statesman (engraving) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683), French statesman

Achille Fould, 1865-66 (litho)
2641276 Achille Fould, 1865-66 (litho) by Fuhr, Charles-Jeremie (b.1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achille Fould: 17.11.1800 - 05.10.1867 French financier, politician)

The Late Sir A Galt (engraving)
1062993 The Late Sir A Galt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir A Galt)

The Austrian Ministers (engraving)
2771821 The Austrian Ministers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austrian Ministers)

Henry VII with Empson and Dudley, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475437 Henry VII with Empson and Dudley, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VII (1457-1509)

Mrs Laing, the New Finance Minister in India (engraving)
1612505 Mrs Laing, the New Finance Minister in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Laing, the New Finance Minister in India)

Statue of the late Right Honourable James Wilson, Finance Minister for India, by John Steell, RSA
1610701 Statue of the late Right Honourable James Wilson, Finance Minister for India, by John Steell, RSA, to be erected at Calcutta (engraving) by English School

Rene de Longueil, futur marquis de Maisons. Creator: Jean Morin
Rene de Longueil, futur marquis de Maisons

Jacques Tuboeuf, intendant des finances. Creator: Jean Morin
Jacques Tuboeuf, intendant des finances

Renede Longueil, marquis de Maisons. Creator: Claude Mellan
Rene de Longueil, marquis de Maisons

Focquet, (1615-1680), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Foucquet, (1615-1680), c1830. Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680) Minister of Finances in France from 1653-1661 under King Louis XIV. From " Lith de Delpech". [Delpech, Paris]

Nicolas Fouquet, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Nicolas Fouquet, (1933). Portrait of Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680), Viscount of Melun and of Vaux, Marquis of Belle Isle, Finance Minister to Louis XIV of France

Anne Robert Jacques Necker, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Anne Robert Jacques Necker, (1933). Portrait of Swiss banker Jacques Necker (1732-1804) who became a French statesman, and was finance minister under King Louis XVI

Necker, Jacques Necker, (1822). Artist: Henri Grevedon
Necker, Jacques Necker, (1822). Swiss banker Necker (1732-1804) became a French statesman, and was finance minister under King Louis XVI

Portrait Jacques Necker Jacob Necker State Minister
Portrait of Jacques Necker Jacob Necker, State Minister and Director General of Finance of France (title on object), Portrait bust of Jacques Necker, finance minister in France, Jacques Necker

Allegory of the Report Given to Louis XVI (1754-93) by Jacques Necker (1732-1804) in 1781
XIR213134 Allegory of the Report Given to Louis XVI (1754-93) by Jacques Necker (1732-1804) in 1781 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"The Role of a Finance Minister: A Historical Perspective" From the events in Bulgaria to the French Constitution, finance ministers have played a crucial role in shaping nations' economic landscapes. In an allegorical portrait, Jacques Necker stands tall, held up by Louis Philippe Joseph and Marie Joseph, symbolizing their support for his financial policies during the tumultuous years of 1789-99. In another illustration from Le Rire, His Excellency Mr Rouvier takes center stage as the Minister of Finance. The vibrant colors depict his influential position in navigating France's economic challenges. Emile Combes attempts to mediate conflicts between Camille Pelletan and Maurice Rouvier, highlighting the delicate balance required for effective financial governance. Across borders, we witness proposed unions and reforms. An engraving portrays the vision for a united British North-American Provinces while honoring Thomas Holt's contribution as Former Finance Minister of New South Wales through an intricate engraving. Delving deeper into history reveals Emperor Michael I Rangabes being crowned by Nicephorus in 811 - a reminder that even ancient rulers recognized the importance of financial management. Meanwhile, an allegory depicts Jacques Necker presenting a report to Louis XVI during turbulent times. Moving forward chronologically brings us to Dr Karl Helfferich, German Finance Minister captured in black-and-white photography. Nicolas Fouquet's engraved image reminds us of his influential tenure as Superintendent of Finances under Louis XIV. Finally, we encounter two engravings introducing new finance ministers - W N Massey taking charge in India and Hugh M Culloch assuming office in the United States. These illustrations serve as testaments to their countries' trust placed upon them to steer their economies towards prosperity. Through these glimpses into history and artistry capturing pivotal moments involving finance ministers worldwide, it becomes evident that these individuals hold immense responsibility for shaping economies and guiding nations towards stability and growth.