Francis I Collection (#2)

Gentleman of the court of Francis I of France (coloured engraving)
968920 Gentleman of the court of Francis I of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentleman of the court of King Francis I of France)

Isabella of Scotland (coloured engraving)
976021 Isabella of Scotland (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabella of Scotland (1426-1494), second wife of Francis I

Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho)
972374 Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louise of Savoy, Regent of France (coloured engraving)
971806 Louise of Savoy, Regent of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise of Savoy (1476-1531), Regent of France

Marguerite of Navarre, sister of King Francis I of France (coloured engraving)
971798 Marguerite of Navarre, sister of King Francis I of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite of Navarre (1492-1549)

Claude of Brittany, first wife of King Francis I of France (coloured engraving)
971796 Claude of Brittany, first wife of King Francis I of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude of Brittany (1499-1524)

Francis I (engraving)
1098754 Francis I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Francis I and Charles V at Saint-Denis (colour litho)
2818427 Francis I and Charles V at Saint-Denis (colour litho) by Gros, Antoine Jean (1771-1835) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V at Saint-Denis)

A Salamander, 1st half 16th century (colour litho)
CHT163381 A Salamander, 1st half 16th century (colour litho) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

First page from the Ordinance of Villers-Cotterets, 1539 (printed paper)
CHT230881 First page from the Ordinance of Villers-Cotterets, 1539 (printed paper) by French School, (16th century); Ministere de la Justice, Paris

Fireplace: Palais De Fontainebleau, France (b / w photo)
6018448 Fireplace: Palais De Fontainebleau, France (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais De Fontainebleau, France)

Cardinal de Tournon reading the Protestant Placard to Francis I (engraving)
2791137 Cardinal de Tournon reading the Protestant Placard to Francis I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franz I, 1745-1765 (coloured engraving)
2797490 Franz I, 1745-1765 (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz I, 1745-1765)

Capture of Francis I (engraving)
965996 Capture of Francis I (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Francis I)

Meeting of Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520 (chromolitho)
973999 Meeting of Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520 (chromolitho) by European School

Young lady of the time of King Francis I of France (coloured engraving)
971801 Young lady of the time of King Francis I of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young lady of the time of King Francis I of France)

Statue of Francis I of France, temporarily placed in Position on Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
1061408 Statue of Francis I of France, temporarily placed in Position on Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School

Eleanor of Austria, second wife of Francis I of France (coloured engraving)
960404 Eleanor of Austria, second wife of Francis I of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eleanor of Austria)

King Francis I of Austria (engraving)
726022 King Francis I of Austria (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I, Emperor of Austria. From the painting by Leopold Kupelwieser, engraved by M)

The story of a masterpiece (colour litho)
2779991 The story of a masterpiece (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of a masterpiece)

The Artists Costume Ball at Princes Hall, Piccadilly, the Francis I and Benvenuto Cellini Group passing the Prince
1591191 The Artists Costume Ball at Princes Hall, Piccadilly, the Francis I and Benvenuto Cellini Group passing the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by Woodville

Francis I, King of France (engraving)
3646518 Francis I, King of France (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I, King of France (1494-1547)

Portrait of a Gardener and Horn Player in the Household of the Emperor Francis I
3316313 Portrait of a Gardener and Horn Player in the Household of the Emperor Francis I, 1836 (oil on panel) by Schindler, Albert (1805-61); 39x31.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520 (engraving)
671057 Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Charles I of France knighted by Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)
669004 King Charles I of France knighted by Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho) by French School

Francis I after the Battle of Marignano (chromolitho)
724710 Francis I after the Battle of Marignano (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I after the Battle of Marignano: Bayard, my friend)

The Chevalier de Bayard, and scenes from his life (chromolitho)
2817065 The Chevalier de Bayard, and scenes from his life (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chevalier de Bayard, and scenes from his life)

Francis I on his Death-Bed (engraving)
2791183 Francis I on his Death-Bed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I on his Death-Bed)

King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho)
5997274 King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho) by Treidler, Adolph (1846-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Galerie Francois I, 1528-40 (photo)
XIR19990 View of the Galerie Francois I, 1528-40 (photo) by French School, (16th century); Chateau de Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France; French, out of copyright

French kings and queens of the 16th Century (coloured engraving)
979288 French kings and queens of the 16th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French kings and queens of the 16th Century)

King Francis I of France (engraving)
816858 King Francis I of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Francis I of France. Engraved by J Chapman)

An Equestrian Portrait of Francis, Duke of Lorraine (1708-1769)
827903 An Equestrian Portrait of Francis, Duke of Lorraine (1708-1769), later Emperor Francis I of Austria, full length in a landscape (oil on canvas, an oval made up into rectangle) by Liani

The Solemn Entrance of Emperor Charles V, Francis I and Alessandro Farnese to Paris in
808763 The Solemn Entrance of Emperor Charles V, Francis I and Alessandro Farnese to Paris in 1540, from the Sala dei Fasti Farnese, 1557-66 (fresco) by Zuccaro

King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano
3621085 King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Study for the Holy Family of Francis I, c. 1500-20 (chalk on paper)
3620136 Study for the Holy Family of Francis I, c.1500-20 (chalk on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Louvre, Paris, France; Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of Francis I of France on horseback
3567499 Portrait of Francis I of France on horseback by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Clouet, Francois; Clouet)

Chateau de Chambord (chromolitho)
724752 Chateau de Chambord (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau de Chambord)

Chateau d Anet (chromolitho)
724748 Chateau d Anet (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau d Anet. Diane de Poitiers)

Jean Ango (engraving)
2788947 Jean Ango (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Ango. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 24 April 1892)

Staircase of Francis I, Chateau of Blois (engraving)
2780720 Staircase of Francis I, Chateau of Blois (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase of Francis I, Chateau of Blois)

Meeting of Napoleon and Francis I after Austerlitz (engraving)
725974 Meeting of Napoleon and Francis I after Austerlitz (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Napoleon and Francis I after Austerlitz)

The Ring of Polycrates, 1572 (oil on slate)
BEN82521 The Ring of Polycrates, 1572 (oil on slate) by Fedini, Giovanni (fl.1565-99); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Articles 106, 107, 108 of Ordinance of Villers-Cotterets, 1539 (printed paper)
CHT397948 Articles 106, 107, 108 of Ordinance of Villers-Cotterets, 1539 (printed paper) by French School, (16th century); Musee de L Histoire de France, Paris

House where Francis I of France was imprisoned, Madrid, 1525-1526 (chromolitho)
972412 House where Francis I of France was imprisoned, Madrid, 1525-1526 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Margaret of France, third and youngest daughter of King Francis I of France (coloured engraving)
971799 Margaret of France, third and youngest daughter of King Francis I of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Francis I: A Renaissance King and His Enigmatic Legacy" Step into the captivating world of Francis I, a prominent figure in European history. Known for his patronage of the arts and his political prowess, Francis I left an indelible mark on France and beyond. One of the most iconic portraits associated with this enigmatic ruler is "La Belle Ferronniere, " a masterpiece from 1490-1496. This painting showcases an unknown woman, her gaze both alluring and mysterious. It serves as a testament to Francis I's appreciation for beauty and elegance. Another striking depiction is the oil-on-canvas portrait himself. Painted with meticulous detail, it captures his regal stature and commanding presence. The artist skillfully portrays the king's authority while hinting at his complex personality beneath the surface. Intriguingly, there are multiple references to unidentified women throughout history who were connected to Francis I. Isabella Stewart, also known as Isabel Stewart or Isabel of Scotland, was one such figure—a Scottish princess married to Duke Francis I of Brittany. Their union symbolized political alliances during turbulent times. The Field of the Cloth of Gold stands as another significant event linked to Francis I's reign—an extravagant meeting between him and Henry VIII that showcased their power through lavish displays and tournaments. Though painted in 1890 by an unknown artist, this artwork immortalizes a momentous occasion in European diplomacy. Cellini's encounter with King Francis I further highlights his passion for artistry. Cellini was visited by the king himself—an acknowledgment that elevated Cellini's work to new heights within royal circles. As we delve deeper into history, we discover landscapes containing silhouettes—anonymous figures who witnessed these extraordinary events unfold during Francis I's rule from 1793-1800. Their presence adds depth to our understanding of this era filled with intrigue and transformation.