Francis I Collection (#4)

Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1840. Creator: Francis Holl
Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1840. King Cnut supposedly demonstrated to flattering courtiers that being a mere human, the sea would not obey him, and God alone can command the tides

They presented him with gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh, mid-late 19th century. Biblical scene, from Matthew 2: 11: And when they were come into the house

Jerusalem hath grievously sinned therefore she is removed, c1846. Creator: Francis Holl
Jerusalem hath grievously sinned therefore she is removed, c1846. Biblical scene, from Lamentations 1: 8: Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is removed

La belle Feronnaire, c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
La belle Feronnaire, c1830. Portrait of a lady, usually attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, known as Portrait of an Unknown Woman, reputedly a mistress of Francis I of France

Francis I, c1520-1540, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Francis I, c1520-1540, (1890). Francis I of France (1494-1547) King of France from 1515 until his death in 1547 the ninth king from the House of Valois and a patron of the arts

The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Die Volkerschlacht Bei Leipzig, 16-19 Oktober 1813. The allied monarchs: King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia

The great feast of the three allied monarchs at Teplitz (Teplice) on 2 September 1813. From a private collection

King Henry VIII. Meeting... Francis at the... Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (c1930)
King Henry VIII. Meeting The French King Francis at the Famous Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (c1930). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold

Eleanor of Austria. Creator: Unknown
Eleanor of Austria. Portrait of Eleanor of Austria (1498-1558). Queen of Francis 1st [of France]. Sister of Charles 5th [Holy Roman Emperor] and Widow of Emanuel King of Portugal. Died in 1558

King Francis I of France, 16th century, (1849). Creator: Edward May
King Francis I of France, 16th century, (1849). Portrait of Francis I (1494-1547), regarded as Frances first Renaissance monarch

Henry practising previous to challenging Francis, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry practising previous to challenging Francis, 1897. King Henry VIII, wearing boxing gloves, practices with a punchbag bearing a caricature of King Francis I of France

Politeness of Francis to Henry, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Politeness of Francis to Henry, 1897. King Francis I of France, with exaggeratedly hooked nose and holding a pair of boots

Franz I, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Franz I, (1933). Portrait of King Francis I of France (1494-1547) who ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances first Renaissance monarch

The Battle of Pavia (oil on panel)
3086722 The Battle of Pavia (oil on panel) by Heller, Ruprecht (fl.1526); 115x128 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I. at Ardres - The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1855). 19th century depiction of the meeting between Henry VIII of England

Francois Ier. Roi de France, King Francis I of France, (c1820s). Artist: Maurin
Franc ois Ier. Roi de France, King Francis I of France, (c1820s). Francis (1494-1547) ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances first Renaissance monarch

At the Field of the Cloth of Gold, c1934. Illustration showing the historic meeting of King Henry VIII of England (1509-1547) and King Francis I of France (1515-1547) in northern France, June 1520

Meeting of Napoleon and Francis I after Austerlitz, 1805, (1896). Artist: M Haider
Meeting of Napoleon and Francis I after Austerlitz, 1805, (1896). Interview between Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Emperor Francois II of Austria (1768-1835)

Francis I. Emperor of Austria, c1804, (1896). Artist: M Haider
Francis I. Emperor of Austria, c1804, (1896). Francis II (1768-1835) was the last Holy Roman Emperor. In 1804 he became Francis I, the first Emperor of Austria

Francis I of France, Francis of Valois and Angouleme (1494-1547), King of France from 1515 to 1547, oil by Jean Clouet

King Francis I of France arrives in Valencia Oil by Ignacio Pinazo

The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Meeting of the Emperors of Russia and Austria, King of Prussia and Crown Prince of Sweden in the Great Square of Leipzig, October 18th 1813

Portrait of Francis I (1494-1547), King of France, Duke of Brittany, Count of Provence, 1539. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Emperor Francis I of Austria (1768-1835), 1827. Private Collection

Francis I (1494-1547), King of France, 1690. Private Collection

Meeting in Prague on August 18, 1813, between European monarchs who were part of the Sixth Coalition against Napoleon: Francis I, Emperor of Austria, Alexander I

Drawing of Chateau d Azay-la-Rideau, France
Drawing of Chateau d Azay-la-Rideau; Azay-le-Rideau, Indre-et-Loire, France

Capture Francis I king France
Capture of Francis I, king of France

a Relief Fountainbleau Palace Gallery Francis I
After a Relief in Fountainbleau Palace, Gallery of Francis I: Roman Charity, 1500s. France, 16th century. Etching; sheet: 18.7 x 32.8 cm (7 3/8 x 12 15/16 in.); platemark

Isabella Stewart, Aka Isabel Stewart And Isabel Of Scotland, 1426

Death Of Leonardo Da Vinci, After A Work By Fran

Louise Of Savoy, Duchess D Angouleme 1476-1531. Regent Of France, Mother Of Francis I Of France. Photo-Etching From The Painting In The Chateau De Beauregarde

Francis I Aka Francis D angouleme (1494- 1547), King Of France (1515-47), The First Of Five Monarchs Of The Angouleme Branch Of The House Of Valois. Steel Engraving From An Old Portrait

The Meeting of the Kings in the Golden Valley, 1883. Creator: Unknown
The Meeting of the Kings in the Golden Valley, 1883. From " St. Nicholas: Volume X. Part I. November 1882, to May 1883". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1883]

Francis Joseph I and Elisabeth of Austria with children, Gisela and Rudolf. Private Collection

Portrait of Queen Eleanor of Austria (1498-1558). Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The king crushing the heresy, ca 1531. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Treaty of Pressburg, 1805. Artist: Anonymous
The Treaty of Pressburg, 1805. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Meeting of Kings Henry VIII and King Francis I (Tapestry), c. 1520. Artist: West European Applied Art
The Meeting of Kings Henry VIII and King Francis I (Tapestry), c. 1520. Private Collection

Francis I Receives the Last Breaths of Leonardo da Vinci. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
Francis I Receives the Last Breaths of Leonardo da Vinci. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Maria Theresia of Austria and Francis I with their Children. Artist: Meytens, Martin van, the Younger (1695-1770)
Maria Theresia of Austria and Francis I with their Children. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Portrait of Eleanor of Austria (1498-1558), 1539. Artist: Coecke van Aelst, Pieter, the Elder (1502-1550)
Portrait of Eleanor of Austria (1498-1558), 1539. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of King Francis I of the Two Sicilies (1777-1830), 1825. Artist: Briullov, Alexander Pavlovich (1798-1877)
Portrait of King Francis I of the Two Sicilies (1777-1830), 1825. Found in the collection of Podstanitsky collection

The coronation procession of Francis II from the Frankfurt Cathedral to Romerberg in July 1792. Private Collection

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

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

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

The Archduke Francis of Austria, 1770 (c1927). Artist: Anton Raphael Mengs
The Archduke Francis of Austria, 1770 (c1927). Francis of Austria (1768-1835) was the son of Leopold and Maria Luisa, Grand Duke and Duchess of Tuscany

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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.