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Francis I Collection (#5)

"Francis I: A Renaissance King and His Enigmatic Legacy" Step into the captivating world of Francis I, a prominent figure in European history

Background imageFrancis I 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 Collection: Maria Isabella, Infanta of Spain, Queen of the Two Sicilies

Maria Isabella, Infanta of Spain, Queen of the Two Sicilies. The fourth daughter of Charles IV of Spain and Maria Luisa of Parma

Background imageFrancis I 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 Collection: Emperor Francis I of Austria, (19th century)

Emperor Francis I of Austria, (19th century). Portrait of the emperor (1708-1765)

Background imageFrancis I 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 Collection: Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1814

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1814. Francis I of Austria (1768-1835) became Holy Roman Emperor in 1792

Background imageFrancis I 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 Collection: Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, (1900)

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, (1900). Francis I of Austria (1768-1835) became the last Holy Roman Emperor in 1792. The Holy Roman Empire was dissolved following Austrias disastrous defeat by

Background imageFrancis I 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Collection: Portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II (1768-1835). Artist: Lampi, Johann-Baptist

Portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II (1768-1835). Artist: Lampi, Johann-Baptist, the Younger (1775-1837)
Portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II (1768-1835). From a private collection

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Portrait of Emperor Francis I (1708-1765), 1861

Portrait of Emperor Francis I (1708-1765), 1861. Private Collection

Background imageFrancis I 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 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 Collection: Francis I, Emperor of Austria, 1814

Francis I, Emperor of Austria, 1814. Francis I of Austria (1768-1835) became the last Holy Roman Emperor in 1792. The Holy Roman Empire was dissolved following Austrias disastrous defeat by Napoleon

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

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

Background imageFrancis I 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 Collection: Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1815. Artist: Henri Meyer

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1815. Artist: Henri Meyer
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1815. Francis I of Austria (1768-1835) became Holy Roman Emperor in 1792

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Austrian Imperial Family, c1764

Austrian Imperial Family, c1764. Empress Maria Teresa (1717-1780), Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia (1740-1780) with husband Emperor Francis I (1708-1765)

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Visit of King Francis I and the Queen of Naples to Charles X at St Cloud, May 1830 (19th century)

Visit of King Francis I and the Queen of Naples to Charles X at St Cloud, May 1830 (19th century). The Royal Palace at St Cloud, built in 1572

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Meeting in Prague on August 18, 1813, between European monarchs who were part of the Sixth

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

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Drawing of Chateau d Azay-la-Rideau, France

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

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Capture Francis I king France

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

Background imageFrancis I Collection: a Relief Fountainbleau Palace Gallery Francis I

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

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Isabella Stewart, Aka Isabel Stewart And Isabel Of Scotland, 1426

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

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Death Of Leonardo Da Vinci, After A Work By Fran

Death Of Leonardo Da Vinci, After A Work By Fran

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Louise Of Savoy, Duchess D Angouleme 1476-1531. Regent Of France, Mother Of Francis I Of France

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

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Francis I Aka Francis D angouleme (1494- 1547), King Of France (1515-47)

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

Background imageFrancis I Collection: The Meeting of the Kings in the Golden Valley, 1883. Creator: Unknown

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]

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

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

Background imageFrancis I Collection: The Emperor Family of Austria, 1856. Artist: Bayer, Joseph (1820-1879)

The Emperor Family of Austria, 1856. Artist: Bayer, Joseph (1820-1879)
The Emperor Family of Austria, 1856. From a private collection

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Emperor Nicholas I at the coffin of Emperor Francis I of Austria, ca 1835. Artist: Anonymous

Emperor Nicholas I at the coffin of Emperor Francis I of Austria, ca 1835. Artist: Anonymous
Emperor Nicholas I at the coffin of Emperor Francis I of Austria, ca 1835. From a private collection

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor. Francis I of Austria (1768-1835) became Holy Roman Emperor in 1792

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Nobleman Time Francis I 1833 Etching drypoint

Nobleman Time Francis I 1833 Etching drypoint
Artokoloro

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Nymph Fontainebleau n. d Engraving Sheet 12 1 / 2 x 20 3 / 4

Nymph Fontainebleau n. d Engraving Sheet 12 1 / 2 x 20 3 / 4
Artokoloro

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Source Size = 3986 x 2753

Source Size = 3986 x 2753
Tower of Francis I, at Havre, in Course of Demolition to Improve the Entrance to the Harbour

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Source Size = 3841 x 2938

Source Size = 3841 x 2938
Ancient Chimney, Time of Francis I. Morlaix, Brittany, France

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Source Size = 3981 x 1293

Source Size = 3981 x 1293
Bas-Relief in the Princes Chamber, Westminster Palace, Meeting of Henry Viii. of England and Francis I. of France on the Field of Cloth of Gold

Background imageFrancis I Collection: The Allied Sovereigns in Paris, 1815, Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, Louis XVIII

The Allied Sovereigns in Paris, 1815, Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, Louis XVIII
XJF909388 The Allied Sovereigns in Paris, 1815, Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, Louis XVIII, King of France, Francis I, Emperor of Austria and Frederick William III, King of Prussia

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central of the tents) (oil on canvas)

Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central of the tents) (oil on canvas)
XIR901633 Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central of the tents) (oil on canvas) by Bouterwek, Friedrich (1806-67); ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageFrancis I Collection: Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central detail) (oil on canvas)

Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central detail) (oil on canvas)
XIR901632 Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7th June 1520 (central detail) (oil on canvas) by Bouterwek, Friedrich (1806-67); ChAteau de Versailles




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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.