Fouquet Collection (#2)

The Trinity In its Glory, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean Fouquet
The Trinity In its Glory, c1455, (1939). Enthronement of the Virgin or, The Trinity in its Glory. The illustration is part of the manuscript Livre d heures d Etienne Chevalier by Jean Fouquet

The Virgins Coronation, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean Fouquet
The Virgins Coronation, c1455, (1939). Christ, sometimes accompanied by God the Father and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, places a crown on the head of Mary as Queen of Heaven

The Second Annunciation, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean Fouquet
The Second Annunciation, c1455, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript Livre d heures d Etienne Chevalier by Jean Fouquet

The Burial of Etienne Chevalier, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean Fouquet
The Burial of Etienne Chevalier, c1455, (1939). Etienne Chevalier (c.1410 in Melun - 1474) was a major civil servant of the French kings Charles VII and Louis XI

The Adoration of the Magi, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean Fouquet
The Adoration of the Magi, c1455, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript Livre d heures d Etienne Chevalier by Jean Fouquet

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean Fouquet
The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, c1455, (1939). Christians have long interpreted the life of John the Baptist as a preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ

The Marriage of the Virgin, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean Fouquet
The Marriage of the Virgin, c1455, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript Livre d heures d Etienne Chevalier by Jean Fouquet

Job, c1455, (1939). Artist: Jean Fouquet
Job, c1455, (1939). Job is the central figure of the Book of Job in the Bible. The illustration is part of the manuscript Livre d heures d Etienne Chevalier by Jean Fouquet

Agnes Sorel (1421-1450), mistress of King Charles VII of France, c1450 (1849). Agnes Sorel was the model for this Virgin and Child Surrounded by Angels

Jean Fouquet (1420-1481). Melun Diptych, 1452. Gemaldegaleri
Renaissance Art. France. Jean Fouquet (1420-1481). French painter. Melun Diptych, oil painting about 1452 by order of Etienne Chevalier. Left wing depicting Etienne Chevalier with his patron St

Nicolas Fouquet, 1615-1680. Chevalier, Vicomte De Melun Et Vaux. French Minister Of State And Superintendent Of Finances. Engraved By R. Nanteuil

Nicolas Fouquet, 1661. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Nicolas Fouquet, 1661

Basile Fouquet, 1658. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Basile Fouquet, 1658

Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France under Louis XIV, 1898. Artist: Gustave Demoulin
Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France under Louis XIV, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

CLEMENCY OF CYRUS. King Cyrus the Great of Persia allows Jews in captivity in Babylon to return to the Holy Land, 6th century B.C

Charles VII (1403-1461) king of France from 1422. Portrait by Jean Fouquet (1403-1461)

Verdict on John II of Alencon, 15th century. Artist: Jean Fouquet
Verdict on John II of Alencon (1409-1476), accused of having conspired with the English against the French. After a 15th century manuscript by Jean Fouquet (1420-1481)

Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Artist: Francois Fouquet
Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Sergius Orata pointing to the hanging baths (balneae pensiles) invented by him; Sergius Orata inspecting his artificial preserves for sea-fish;

Louis XIV dismisses Nicolas Fouquet, 1898. Artist: Laplante
Louis XIV dismisses Nicolas Fouquet, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

King Charles VII of France (1403-1461), c1445 (1849). Charles was King of France from 1422 to his death. He was a member of the House of Valois and was the son of Charles VI

Gnadenstuhl (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
Gnadenstuhl (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

Job on the dunghill (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
Job on the dunghill (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

The Assumption of the Virgin (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
The Assumption of the Virgin (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

The Adoration of the Magi (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
The Adoration of the Magi (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

The Annunciation to the Shepherds (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
The Annunciation to the Shepherds (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

Nativity (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
Nativity (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

Pentecost (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
Pentecost (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

Pieta (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
Pieta (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

God the Father with symbols of the four Evangelists in the corners. (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

Etienne Chevalier with Saint Stephen, ca 1454. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (1420?1481)
Etienne Chevalier with Saint Stephen, ca 1454. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Etienne Chevalier with Saint Stephen, ca 1455. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (1420?1481)
Etienne Chevalier with Saint Stephen, ca 1455. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

Entry of John II to Paris, 14th century, (1455-1460). Artist: Jean Fouquet
Entry of John II to Paris, 14th century, (1455-1460). John the Good was king of France from 1350-1364. Illustration from the Grandes Chroniques de France

Charles VII of France, 15th century. Artist: Jean Fouquet
Charles VII of France, 15th century. Oil on board portraitt of King Charles VII (1403-1461), who acceded in 1422

Etienne Chevalier and St Stephen, c1450. Artist: Jean Fouquet
Etienne Chevalier and St Stephen, c1450. Etienne Chevalier was treasurer to King Charles VII of France. From the Staatliche Museen Gemaldegalerie, Berlin

Charles Comte Belle-Isle
CHARLES LOUIS AUGUSTE FOUQUET, comte de BELLE-ISLE, duc de GISORS : French soldier involved in all the major wars of his day, as minister of war responsible for reforms. Date: 1684 - 1761

Pentecost / Fouquet
Mary and the apostles receive the Gift of Tongues from the Holy Ghost, who hovers above them in the form of a dove

Nicolas Fouquet
NICOLAS FOUQUET French statesman and financier. Confidential agent of Cardinal Mazarin. Date: 1615 - 1680

Fouquet, Jean (1420-1481). Grandes Chroniques de France (Great Chronicles of France). 1455-1460. Wars of Charlemagne. Edition of Antoine V鲡 rd, 1493. Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Fouquet, Jean (1420-1481). Two knights fighting. Illustration from The Great Chronicles of France (XIV). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Portrait Ecclesiastic ca 1461 Metalpoint black chalk
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Marquis de Brantco, Vanclure, who was involved in a balloon ascension on April 4, 1784

TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM. Building the Temple of Jerusalem under King Solomon, 10th century B.C. Illumination by Jean Fouquet from a 15th century French edition of Flavius Josephus Antiquities of the Jews

FALL OF JERUSALEM. Troops under Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar II seizing the First Temple of Jerusalem and imprisoning the citizens, 6th century B.C

SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A. D. The death of Roland, the nephew of Charlemagne and the
SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A.D. The death of Roland, the nephew of Charlemagne and the most celebrated of the emperors twelve paladins, at the Battle of Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees, 778 A.D

SAINT APOLLINE. Performance of Martyrdom of Saint Apolline. Miniature by Jean Fouquet from Hours of Etienne Chevalier, 15th century

NICOLAS FOUQUET (1615-1680). French government official. Lithograph, French, 19th century, after Robert Nanteuil

VIRGIN AND CHILD, c1450. Virgin and Child Surrounded by Angels, the right wing of the Melun Diptych. Tempera on panel, c1450, by Jean Fouquet

THREE LIVING & THREE DEAD. Illuminated manuscript for French Book of Hours, c1475, by Jean Fouquet

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"Fouquet: A Tale of Power, Intrigue, and Tragedy" In the 15th century, King Solomon embarked on a grand endeavor - the construction of the Temple at Jerusalem. Little did he know that centuries later, his name would be intertwined with that of Nicolas Fouquet. Nicolas Fouquet, a prominent figure in French history during the reign of Louis XIV, served as Superintendent of Finances. His influence was felt far and wide, but it was his lavish lifestyle that ultimately led to his downfall. Amidst this backdrop of power and opulence, tragedy struck when Mary died. The loss reverberated through the halls of royalty and touched even those like Fouquet who were entangled in its web. Gustave Demoulin captured Fouquet's essence in a striking portrait from 1898. It depicted a man both powerful and vulnerable; someone whose fate hung precariously by a thread. But before Nicolas Fouquet became synonymous with scandalous affairs at court, there was Jean Fouquet - an esteemed artist from the 15th century. His Melun Diptych showcased his unparalleled talent for capturing beauty on canvas. The European Mourners engraving from 1745 tells another chapter in this intricate tale. It portrays Belleisles Progress to Captivity amidst an emperor's funeral procession - perhaps symbolizing how fortunes can change overnight. Yet amidst all these historical references lies one constant: Nicolas Fouquet himself. Whether portrayed in oil or immortalized through engravings or photographs like The Shop the Jeweler in 1900, his presence remains palpable throughout time. Louis XIV played a pivotal role in shaping not only France but also Nicolas' destiny as Le Roi-Soleil dismissed him from his position as Superintendent of Finance. This act marked both an end and a beginning for our protagonist. As we delve into these fragments of history surrounding Fouquet, we are reminded of the complex tapestry that is human existence.