Franc Masonry Collection

Androgynous Banquets - scene depicting the Final Song and the Union of Brothers and Sisters chain
ELD4899413 Androgynous Banquets - scene depicting the Final Song and the Union of Brothers and Sisters chain) Engraving from " Les mysteres de la Franc-Maconnerie" by Leo Taxil (1854-1907)

Freemaking: Tubalcain leading Hiram to the center of the earth, domain of Eblis et Cain
ELD4956569 Freemaking: Tubalcain leading Hiram to the center of the earth, domain of Eblis et Cain (Hiram is led by Tubal-Cain to the kingdom of Eblis and Cain)

Illustration of H. Gerbault (1863-1930) for the Cover of Le Rire, 30/10/09 - Serious title - Antimaconism Freemaking
ICA4863649 Illustration of H. Gerbault (1863-1930) for the Cover of Le Rire, 30/10/09 - Serious title - Antimaconism Freemaking, Restaurant Cafes, Fashion, Hat

Vernon, Eure (27), Haute Normandy, France, Studio portrait of the franc macon in uniform with its apron
LUX4730502 Vernon, Eure (27), Haute Normandy, France, Studio portrait of the franc macon in uniform with its apron, belt and hammer, elected at the lodge of Vernon, 1865

The legend of Hiram and Tubal-Cain, first blacksmith (The legend of Hiram and Tubal-cain)
ELD4900075 The legend of Hiram and Tubal-Cain, first blacksmith (The legend of Hiram and Tubal-cain, forefather of smiths)

Freemaking: "Loge des dames, rite maconnique d'adoption pour les femmes" A female apprentice is inducted
ELD4899361 Freemaking: "Loge des dames, rite maconnique d'adoption pour les femmes" A female apprentice is inducted into one of the French lodges which admit the existence of women

Freemasonry - Costume of a Freemason for his reception into the grade of Master - Franc Maconnerie
ELD4963941 Freemasonry - Costume of a Freemason for his reception into the grade of Master - Franc Maconnerie: outfit of franc macon (Apron)

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1873-1-24 - Fichu temps - Republican Republique, Monarchy, France
ICA4871134 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1873-1-24 - Fichu temps - Republican Republique, Monarchy, France, Constitution, Government - Marianne, Bonapartist Bonapartisme

Representation of Charles-Edouard (Charles Edouard) Stuart, dit le Pretendant (1720-1788)
ELD4899291 Representation of Charles-Edouard (Charles Edouard) Stuart, dit le Pretendant (1720-1788) establishing a Chapter of the Rose Cross in Arras in 1747 (In 1747)

FERRER I GUARDIA, Francesco (1854-1909). English anarchist and teacher. Record police (photo)
CUL4934160 FERRER I GUARDIA, Francesco (1854-1909). English anarchist and teacher. Record police (photo); (add.info.: Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional); AIC

Cover of Les Hommes du Jour': Malato Charles, 1909 (engraving)
ICA4932796 Cover of Les Hommes du Jour': Malato Charles, 1909 (engraving); (add.info.: Cover of " Les Hommes du jour", Satirique en N & B)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Francs-macons tourangeaux in ceremonial costume with medals, insignia
LUX4758780 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Francs-macons tourangeaux in ceremonial costume with medals, insignia, canes and cockars pose in front of the Ferrand establishment

Freemasonry: magical ceremony presided by Giuseppe Balsamo, dit Alexandre
ELD4847814 Freemasonry: magical ceremony presided by Giuseppe Balsamo, dit Alexandre, Count of Cagliostro (1743-1795) as part of a maconic rite in which he draws strength from the head of a

Franc-Maconnerie: Reception at the 33rd degree of the Scottish rite, late 18th, early 19th century
PCT4268042 Franc-Maconnerie: Reception at the 33rd degree of the Scottish rite, late 18th, early 19th century. The reception is located in a succession of tents decorated with human bones

French Anti-Maconic Booklet of 1894 - Woman and Child in Universal Freemaking
XEE5027495 French Anti-Maconic Booklet of 1894 - Woman and Child in Universal Freemaking; (add.info.: French Anti-Maconic Booklet of 1894 - Woman and Child in Universal Freemaking); Stefano Bianchetti

Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 09/10/04 - Entoures of all Maconic Emblems - Antimaconism Frederic
ICA4855732 Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 09/10/04 - Entoures of all Maconic Emblems - Antimaconism Frederic, Franc Maconnerie - Desmons Frederic (1832-1910)

the free-macons after supporting the second republic congratulated Prince Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte on the day after
ELD4899415 the free-macons after supporting the second republic congratulated Prince Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte on the day after the coup d'etat of 2 December 1851

Representation of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) at the maconnique lodge of the rue du faubourg Saint-Marcel in Paris
ELD4865498 Representation of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) at the maconnique lodge of the rue du faubourg Saint-Marcel in Paris

Operative masons on a cathedral construction site in the Middle Ages Chromolithograph from " The history of
ELD4948497 Operative masons on a cathedral construction site in the Middle Ages Chromolithograph from " The history of freemasonry" by Albert Mackey 1898; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of Le Grelot, 14/08/04 - A new pope - Antimaconism Freemaking, Religion Faith - Combes Emile
ICA4938271 Cover of Le Grelot, 14/08/04 - A new pope - Antimaconism Freemaking, Religion Faith - Combes Emile; (add.info.: Cover of Le Grelot, 14/08/04 - A new pope - Antimaconism Freemaking)

Freemasonry: " Hexagram, Solomon's seal, 6-branched star, David's shield, double triangle
ELD4899252 Freemasonry: " Hexagram, Solomon's seal, 6-branched star, David's shield, double triangle, Saturn's talisman

Representation of freemasons dressed as templar knights worshiping Baphomet
ELD4876215 Representation of freemasons dressed as templar knights worshiping Baphomet, idol during a ceremony Engraving from "Les mysteres de la Franc-Maconnerie" by Leo Taxil

Freemasonry is the enemy (spider weaving his web on France) - in "
LSE4100904 Freemasonry is the enemy (spider weaving his web on France) - in " Le Pelerin" of 28/04/1907 by Lemot

Cartoon by Louis Lafferre (1861-1929) politician and president of the Great East of France - drawing by Adrien Barrere
JAB5037378 Cartoon by Louis Lafferre (1861-1929) politician and president of the Great East of France - drawing by Adrien Barrere (1877-1931) from Fantasio, 1910 Private collection by Barrere

Freemaking: Solomon learns of the coming, and subsequent death of Jesus from the queen of Sheba
ELD4900105 Freemaking: Solomon learns of the coming, and subsequent death of Jesus from the queen of Sheba, a curious item of Masonic folklore

Debuts of the Franc-Maconnerie: " Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1707-1743)
ELD4867389 Debuts of the Franc-Maconnerie: " Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1707-1743) Duke of Antin opposing a police raid on 10/09/1737 in a lodge of the Rapee district in Paris

In perdition: the radical-socialist boat (radical socialist) is not solid and is threatened by a coin on the horizon
PCT4283335 In perdition: the radical-socialist boat (radical socialist) is not solid and is threatened by a coin on the horizon (the elections of 1910)

Les paroles et les actes: caricature by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin (1909)
PCT4283342 Les paroles et les actes: caricature by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin (1909) - Representation en marionnette by Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929)

Le Pepetit panache, revue illustree, 1908_10_25: Dreyfus at Marianne "Marianne you know well that I am
ICA4935458 Le Pepetit panache, revue illustree, 1908_10_25: Dreyfus at Marianne " Marianne you know well that I am innocent" - " Leave me alone

Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree
ICA4939045 Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree, 1903-7-5 - Under the confidential ministerial circular - Antisemitism

Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 21 / 03 / 09 - Words and Deeds - Antisemitism
ICA4867298 Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 21/03/09 - Words and Deeds - Antisemitism, Antimaconism Freemaking, England Great Britain, Religion Faith

Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 25 / 02 / 06 - Antisemitism, Religion Faith
ICA4944224 Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 25/02/06 - Antisemitism, Religion Faith, Catholic Catholicism - Separation of Church and State

Illustration of Guydo (1868-1930) for the Cover of Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree, No
ICA4939058 Illustration of Guydo (1868-1930) for the Cover of Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree, No. 20, 1903-8-5 - Clerical/antirepublican, Royalism

French Revolution: "The Union of Three Orders"or the Triple Union
LSE4313843 French Revolution: " The Union of Three Orders" or the Triple Union. Representation of the deputes of the Clerge, the Noblesse and the Third State (Third State)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 38, Satirique en couleurs, 1901_12_21: Measureur Gustave (1847-1925) (lithograph)
ICA4876007 L Assiette au Beurre, number 38, Satirique en couleurs, 1901_12_21: Measureur Gustave (1847-1925) (lithograph) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre, number 38)

Illustration of Guydo (1868-1930) in Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree, No
ICA4938986 Illustration of Guydo (1868-1930) in Le Panache, royalist magazine illustree, No. 11, 1903-6-5 - Antisemitism, Antimaconism Freemaking, Royalism

French Revolution: "The Union of Three Orders". Representation of the deputes of the Clerge
JLJ4651295 French Revolution: " The Union of Three Orders". Representation of the deputes of the Clerge, the Noblesse and the Third State (Third State)

Joseph Boulogne (1748-99) (engraving)
XEE4162475 Joseph Boulogne (1748-99) (engraving) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Joseph Boulogne (1748-1799)

Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin
ICA4852617 Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 20/01/07 - Often good is born from evil - Armee, Religion Faith, Barracks, Military Service

Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin
ICA4852543 Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 13/01/07 - Rain d Etrennes - Antimaconism Freemaking, Tax, Left Block - Taxpayer - Sun by Lemot

The results: one lyceen suicide in Clermont, another in Bourg
PCT4283847 The results: one lyceen suicide in Clermont, another in Bourg: results of morality without God at school! - Cartoon by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin (1909)

Fri-Masonry: Session of Magic by Giuseppe Balsamo, dit Alexander
GIA4813878 Fri-Masonry: Session of Magic by Giuseppe Balsamo, dit Alexander, Count of Cagliostro (1743 - 1795) Engraving taken from " Picturesque History of the Franc Maconnerie

Edgar Monteil (1845-1926) French Writer, Freemason - Caricature by Henri Demare in "
XEE4146190 Edgar Monteil (1845-1926) French Writer, Freemason - Caricature by Henri Demare in " Les Hommes d Today", Paris, 1878 - private collection by Demare

Maconic Anecdote / A Masonic Anedcote - by James Gillray (1757-1815
XEE4157970 Maconic Anecdote/A Masonic Anedcote - by James Gillray (1757-1815) - English cartoon against Count Cagliostro (Alessandro, Count of Cagliostro (Giuseppe Balsamo, 1743-1795)

Initiation of a French Manson into the brotherhood - Reception (Ceremony) d
XEE4153207 Initiation of a French Manson into the brotherhood - Reception (Ceremony) d un Franc-Macon - Engraving from 1879 in " Histoire des Societes Secretes

Opposition between Franc Maconnerie and Bakery: Ernest Constans (1833-1913
XEE4176799 Opposition between Franc Maconnerie and Bakery: Ernest Constans (1833-1913) depute Franc Macon (Franc Macon) fought with Francis Laur (1844-1934) baker in the House of Deputes. Engraving

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"Unveiling the Secrets: Exploring the Intriguing World of Franc Masonry" Step into the enigmatic realm of Franc Masonry, where ancient folklore and historical events intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From Solomon's encounter with the queen of Sheba, who foretold Jesus' fate, to Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin's audacious stand against a police raid in 18th-century Paris, each chapter reveals hidden truths. Delve into the initiation rituals and clandestine gatherings that define this secretive society. A Franc Mason's journey is not without peril; threats and espionage lurk around every corner as they navigate through a world shrouded in mystery. In times of turmoil, such as during the elections of 1910, when radical-socialist ideals clashed with traditional values, Franc Masons found themselves caught between conflicting forces. The symbolic shark of socialism loomed on the horizon while a bag of gold marked their uncertain future. Satirical illustrations by renowned artists like Achille Lemot and Guydo offer glimpses into public perception and controversies surrounding Freemasonry. They depict figures like Georges Clemenceau navigating political landscapes while facing accusations related to religion or ethnicity. The tumultuous era of French Revolution witnessed an unprecedented union known as "The Union of Three Orders. " Deputies from Clergy, Nobility, and Third State converged in an attempt to reshape society forever. Even humor finds its place within these pages. Gustave Measureur's witty lithograph portrays everyday life infused with masonic symbolism—a testament to how deeply ingrained this fraternity was in French culture. Join us on this immersive journey through time as we uncover the intricate tapestry woven by Franc Masonry—a tale filled with intrigue, controversy, resilience, and above all else—the pursuit for enlightenment amidst secrecy.