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Francis I Of France Collection (#3)

"Francis I of France: A Renaissance King's Journey Through Art and History" Step into the world of Francis I

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Interview between Francis I and Henry VIII, on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870)

Interview between Francis I and Henry VIII, on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1870). A wood engraving after bas-reliefs in the Hotel of the Bourg Herold, Rouen

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francois I as a Young Man, c1566, (1939). Artist: Master of The Hours of Henri II

Francois I as a Young Man, c1566, (1939). Artist: Master of The Hours of Henri II
Francois I as a Young Man, c1566, (1939). The illustration is part of an illuminated manuscript, Recueil des rois de France, by Jean du Tillet and dedicated to Charles IX, 1566

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Eleanor of Austria, Queen of France, Second Wife of Francis 1st, , 1911

Eleanor of Austria, Queen of France, Second Wife of Francis 1st, , 1911. Eleanor of Austria (1498 -1558), also called Eleanor of Castile, from the House of Habsburg

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: The Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1884. The field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France, where Henry VIII of England

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Portrait of Francois I of France, c16th century. Artist: Jean Clouet

Portrait of Francois I of France, c16th century. Artist: Jean Clouet
Portrait of Francois I of France, c16th century. Francis I, King of France, c1520-1525 (1956). Francis (1494-1547) ruled France from 1515

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I, King of France, c1520-1525 (1956)

Francis I, King of France, c1520-1525 (1956). Francis (1494-1547) ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances fist Renaissance monarch

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I petite credence, French, 1910. Artist: Edwin Foley

Francis I petite credence, French, 1910. Artist: Edwin Foley
Francis I petite credence, French, 1910. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture, Volume I, TC and EC Jack Limited, 35 Paternoster Row, and Edinburgh, 1910

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. Artist: John Leech

Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. A satirical illustration King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France meeting at the Field of the Cloth of Gold

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I, King of France. Artist: Fontana

Francis I, King of France. Artist: Fontana
Francis I, King of France. Francis (1494-1547) ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances fist Renaissance monarch and his kingdom underwent great cultural advances during his reign

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I of France recives a mirror from the Venetian ambassador, 1515-1547 (1882-1884)

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

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I of France besieging Pavia, Italy, 28th October 1524 (1882-1884). Artist: Frederic Lix

Francis I of France besieging Pavia, Italy, 28th October 1524 (1882-1884). Artist: Frederic Lix
Francis I of France besieging Pavia, Italy, 28th October 1524 (1882-1884). The French were unsuccessful in their attempt to take Pavia from the army of the Holy Roman Empire during the Italian Wars

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman

Francis I, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Francis I, King of France, (1805). Francis (1494-1547) ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances fist Renaissance monarch and his kingdom underwent great cultural advances during his reign

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I, at The Field of Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1902)

Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I, at The Field of Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1902). Portion of the central bas-relief of a series of five said to represent the Camp du Drap d Or in the courtyard of

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I, King of France, 19th century. Artist: Francis Holl

Francis I, King of France, 19th century. Artist: Francis Holl
Francis I, King of France, (19th century). Portrait of King Francis I (1494-1547)

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I, (1807). Artist: G Cooke

Francis I, (1807). Artist: G Cooke
Francis I, (1807). Portrait of King Francis I of France (1494-1547)

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Attack on a carriage, Quai de Nesles, Reign of Francis I, 16th century, c1870-1950

Attack on a carriage, Quai de Nesles, Reign of Francis I, 16th century, c1870-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund Bac
Attack on a carriage, Quai de Nesles, Reign of Francis I, 16th century, c1870-1950

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Renaissance Art in Italy: Benvenuto Cellini, (c1900)

Renaissance Art in Italy: Benvenuto Cellini, (c1900). Cellini (1500-1571) presents the famous saltcellar to the King of France, Francis I. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I, King of France, (1807). Artist: G Cooke

Francis I, King of France, (1807). Artist: G Cooke
Francis I, King of France, (1807). Francis (1494-1547) ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances fist Renaissance monarch and his kingdom underwent great cultural advances during his reign

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (c1850)

The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (c1850). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: French costume: Francis I, (1882)

French costume: Francis I, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1515-1545, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I and Eleonore at their Devotions, 1515-1547, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven

Francis I and Eleonore at their Devotions, 1515-1547, (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Francis I and Eleonore at their Devotions, 1515-1547, (1870). Portion of a stained glass window in the church of St Gudule, Brussels

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Chateau de Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, 1875. Artist: James Tingle

Chateau de Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, 1875. Artist: James Tingle
Chateau de Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, 1875. The 16th-century palace of Francois I

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I and Diane de Poitiers. Artist: Maclise, Daniel (1806-1870)

Francis I and Diane de Poitiers. Artist: Maclise, Daniel (1806-1870)
Francis I and Diane de Poitiers. Private Collection

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I in the Studio of Benvenuto Cellini, 1837. Artist: Podesti, Francesco (1800-1895)

Francis I in the Studio of Benvenuto Cellini, 1837. Artist: Podesti, Francesco (1800-1895)
Francis I in the Studio of Benvenuto Cellini, 1837. Found in the collection of the Galleria nazionale d arte moderna Rome

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I, King of France, 1536. Artist: Jacques Prevost

Francis I, King of France, 1536. Artist: Jacques Prevost
Francis I, King of France, 1536. Francis (1494-1547) ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances fist Renaissance monarch and his kingdom underwent great cultural advances during his reign

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francois I creates knight at Bayard, 1515, c19th Century

Francois I creates knight at Bayard, 1515, c19th Century
Francois I creates knight at Bayard, 1515, 19th Century. Colour Lithograph. Private collection

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: The house of Francis I, Champs-Elysees, Paris, 1830

The house of Francis I, Champs-Elysees, Paris, 1830

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Artist: James Basire I

The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Artist: James Basire I
The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francois I Salon, 16th century

Francois I Salon, 16th century
Francois I Salon, at Fontainebleau in France, 16th century

Background imageFrancis I Of France Collection: Francis I of France (engraving)

Francis I of France (engraving)
XIR1248972 Francis I of France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Francis I (French)




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"Francis I of France: A Renaissance King's Journey Through Art and History" Step into the world of Francis I, a prominent figure in French history whose legacy is captured through various artworks. One such masterpiece is "Portrait of an Unknown Woman, called La Belle Ferronniere, " created between 1490-1496. This enigmatic painting showcases the beauty and allure that surrounded the king during his reign. In another illustration titled "Francis I of France and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, " we witness a significant moment in history from Histoire de France. The vibrant colors bring to life their encounter, symbolizing power dynamics and political alliances during that era. The engraving depicting sculptor Benvenuto Cellini at the court of Francis I transports us to a time when art flourished under his patronage. It highlights the king's appreciation for artistic talent and his contribution to fostering creativity within his kingdom. However, not all moments were triumphant for Francis I. The engraving portraying him after defeat in Pavia (1525), where he was taken prisoner, reminds us of the challenges faced by this monarch throughout his rule. On a more positive note, we witness an important meeting between Francis I and Pope Leon X in Bologna depicted in an oil painting from c. 1558-62. This artwork commemorates the Concordat of Bologna signed in 1517—an agreement that solidified relations between France and the Papal States. Another significant event showcased through art is "The Battle of Pavia (1525), " where Francois I surrenders his sword to Charles de Lannoy as seen in a captivating engraving from 1897. This battle marked a turning point in European politics while emphasizing both military prowess and diplomatic negotiations. "The Field of Cloth Gold" painting captures one memorable moment—Francois I's extravagant meeting with Henry VIII—a lavish display showcasing their wealth, power, and rivalry.