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Francis Ii Collection

"Francis II: A Reign Defined by Religious Conflict and Royal Alliances" In the tumultuous era of Protestantism and the French Wars of Religion

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Pierre Landais, Breton politician and advisor to Francis II, Duke of Brittany, 1430-1485

Pierre Landais, Breton politician and advisor to Francis II, Duke of Brittany, 1430-1485. Illustration by Lafosse
FLO4570868 Pierre Landais, Breton politician and advisor to Francis II, Duke of Brittany, 1430-1485. Illustration by Lafosse

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Portrait of Francis II of Holy Roman Empire, 1817 (engraving)

Portrait of Francis II of Holy Roman Empire, 1817 (engraving)
863530 Portrait of Francis II of Holy Roman Empire, 1817 (engraving); (add.info.: Francis II (1768-1835) of Holy Roman Empire and I of Austria from 1792. Son of Empress Maria Theresa

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Francis II King of France, King consort of Scotland

Francis II King of France, King consort of Scotland
6266168 Francis II King of France, King consort of Scotland; (add.info.: Francis II, 1544-1560. King of France and King consort of Scotland by his marriage to Mary)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: King Francis II of France. Illustration drawn and lithographed by L

King Francis II of France. Illustration drawn and lithographed by L. Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres
FLO4571269 King Francis II of France. Illustration drawn and lithographed by L. Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 2 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Mary Queen of Scots, Marie Stuart, Queen of France and Scotland. Illustration drawn

Mary Queen of Scots, Marie Stuart, Queen of France and Scotland. Illustration drawn
FLO4571285 Mary Queen of Scots, Marie Stuart, Queen of France and Scotland. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Madame Calon after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 4 from Le

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Tanneguy IV du Chatel, Viscount de la Belliere, Grand Master of Hotel of Francis II

Tanneguy IV du Chatel, Viscount de la Belliere, Grand Master of Hotel of Francis II, Duke of Brittany, d. 1477
FLO4570547 Tanneguy IV du Chatel, Viscount de la Belliere, Grand Master of Hotel of Francis II, Duke of Brittany, d. 1477

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn

King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn
FLO4571276 King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 3 from Le

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: he Emperor Family of Austria

he Emperor Family of Austria
FIA5381244 he Emperor Family of Austria by Bayer, Joseph (1820-1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: La famille de l empereur d Autriche)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: The reign of Charles VIII of France, 1483-1498 (colour litho)

The reign of Charles VIII of France, 1483-1498 (colour litho)
5207732 The reign of Charles VIII of France, 1483-1498 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Charles VIII of France, 1483-1498)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II (1768-1835)

Portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II (1768-1835)
FIA5635218 Portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II (1768-1835) by Kreutzinger, Josef (1751/7-1829); Steiermarkisches Landesmuseum Joanneum

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: King of Naples, 1860-69. Creator: Alphonse Bernoud

King of Naples, 1860-69. Creator: Alphonse Bernoud
King of Naples, 1860-69. Albumen print

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Costume of French royalty and nobility, 16th Century (coloured engraving)

Costume of French royalty and nobility, 16th Century (coloured engraving)
968814 Costume of French royalty and nobility, 16th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of French royalty and nobility)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Arrival of Francis II and the Queen of Naples on Board the French Steamer 'La Mouette'(engraving)

Arrival of Francis II and the Queen of Naples on Board the French Steamer "La Mouette"(engraving)
2773348 Arrival of Francis II and the Queen of Naples on Board the French Steamer " La Mouette" (engraving) by English School

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Francis II; King of Sicily (engraving)

Francis II; King of Sicily (engraving)
2781645 Francis II; King of Sicily (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis II; King of Sicily)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Calabria (engraving)

The Duke and Duchess of Calabria (engraving)
1609795 The Duke and Duchess of Calabria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke and Duchess of Calabria)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Entry of the three Allied monarchs into Leipzig, 19 October 1813 (colour litho)

Entry of the three Allied monarchs into Leipzig, 19 October 1813 (colour litho)
3102324 Entry of the three Allied monarchs into Leipzig, 19 October 1813 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Meeting of Napoleon and Emperor Francis II of Austria after the Battle of Austerlitz

Meeting of Napoleon and Emperor Francis II of Austria after the Battle of Austerlitz, 1805 (colour litho)
976025 Meeting of Napoleon and Emperor Francis II of Austria after the Battle of Austerlitz, 1805 (colour litho) by Dutch School

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Franz II, 1792-1806 (coloured engraving)

Franz II, 1792-1806 (coloured engraving)
2797493 Franz II, 1792-1806 (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz II, 1792-1806)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: 16th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c

16th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c
XIR345876 16th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Paris

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: European royalty of the early 19th Century: Tsar Alexander I of Russia; George, Prince of Wales

European royalty of the early 19th Century: Tsar Alexander I of Russia; George, Prince of Wales
6031974 European royalty of the early 19th Century: Tsar Alexander I of Russia; George, Prince of Wales, Regent of King George III; Francis II

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: French kings and queens of the 16th Century (coloured engraving)

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)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Francis II of France (engraving)

Francis II of France (engraving)
820327 Francis II of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis II of France.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: King Francis II of France (engraving)

King Francis II of France (engraving)
3639067 King Francis II of France (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Francis II of France (1544-1560)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: King Francis II of France (coloured engraving)

King Francis II of France (coloured engraving)
3646396 King Francis II of France (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Francis II of France (1544-1560)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Francis II taking Leave of the Garrison of Gaeta (engraving)

Francis II taking Leave of the Garrison of Gaeta (engraving)
2773351 Francis II taking Leave of the Garrison of Gaeta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis II taking Leave of the Garrison of Gaeta)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Siege of Gaeta, the King of Naples examining from the Swiss Battery the Piedmontese Works at

Siege of Gaeta, the King of Naples examining from the Swiss Battery the Piedmontese Works at Borgho and Santa Agata
2773289 Siege of Gaeta, the King of Naples examining from the Swiss Battery the Piedmontese Works at Borgho and Santa Agata (engraving) by English School

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Francis II, aged sixteen (engraving)

Francis II, aged sixteen (engraving)
965967 Francis II, aged sixteen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis II, aged sixteen)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots, saying farewell to France and returning to Scotland after the death of her

Mary, Queen of Scots, saying farewell to France and returning to Scotland after the death of her husband
5996219 Mary, Queen of Scots, saying farewell to France and returning to Scotland after the death of her husband, King Francis II of France, 1561 (colour litho) by Blanche

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Francis II of France informing deputies of parliament that he has chosen his uncles

Francis II of France informing deputies of parliament that he has chosen his uncles, the Duke of Guise and Charles
969169 Francis II of France informing deputies of parliament that he has chosen his uncles, the Duke of Guise and Charles, Cardinal of Lorraine, to govern for him, 1559 (engraving) by French School

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Costume of French royalty and nobility, 16th Century (engraving)

Costume of French royalty and nobility, 16th Century (engraving)
968762 Costume of French royalty and nobility, 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of French royalty and nobility, 16th Century)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Mary Stuart and Francis II (engraving)

Mary Stuart and Francis II (engraving)
971048 Mary Stuart and Francis II (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Stuart and Francis II)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Francis II and Mary Stuart love-making (engraving)

Francis II and Mary Stuart love-making (engraving)
965972 Francis II and Mary Stuart love-making (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis II and Mary Stuart love-making)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Coligny at the death-bed of Francis II (engraving)

Coligny at the death-bed of Francis II (engraving)
965961 Coligny at the death-bed of Francis II (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coligny at the death-bed of Francis II)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Mary Stuart, wife of King Francis II of France (coloured engraving)

Mary Stuart, wife of King Francis II of France (coloured engraving)
971814 Mary Stuart, wife of King Francis II of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Stuart (1542-1587)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: The great feast of the three allied monarchs at Teplitz (Teplice) on 2 September 1813

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

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Doctor Boney_bringing the Powers to Pot... 1808 (hand coloured engraving). Creator

Doctor Boney_bringing the Powers to Pot... 1808 (hand coloured engraving). Creator
Doctor Boney_bringing the Powers to Pot, or John Bull and his friends rather shy, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving). Napole on Bonaparte (1769– 1821)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Francis II, King of France, (c1820s). Artist: Zephirin Felix Jean Marius Belliard

Francis II, King of France, (c1820s). Artist: Zephirin Felix Jean Marius Belliard
Franc ois II, Francis II, King of France, (c1820s). Francis II (1544-1560) ascended the throne at the age of fifteen after the accidental death of his father, Henry II

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Meeting of Napoleon and Francis I after Austerlitz, 1805, (1896). Artist: M Haider

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)

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Francis I. Emperor of Austria, c1804, (1896). Artist: M Haider

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

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Artist: Thomas Sutherland

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

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560), 1679

Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560), 1679. Private Collection

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560), 1560

Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560), 1560. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Portrait of Emperor Francis I of Austria (1768-1835), 1827

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

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Portrait of future Francis II, King of France (1544-1560), ca 1553

Portrait of future Francis II, King of France (1544-1560), ca 1553. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560). Artist: Heyden, Pieter, van der (1538-1572)

Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560). Artist: Heyden, Pieter, van der (1538-1572)
Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560). Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560), 1559. Artist: Huys, Frans (1522-1562)

Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560), 1559. Artist: Huys, Frans (1522-1562)
Portrait of Francis II of France (1544-1560), 1559. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: The coronation procession of Francis II from the Frankfurt Cathedral to Romerberg in July 1792

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

Background imageFrancis Ii Collection: Catherine de Medici, Queen of Henry II of France, c16th century (1894). Artist: Thomas de Leu

Catherine de Medici, Queen of Henry II of France, c16th century (1894). Artist: Thomas de Leu
Catherine de Medici (1519-1589), Queen of Henry II of France and regent on behalf of their sons Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III, c16th century (1894)




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"Francis II: A Reign Defined by Religious Conflict and Royal Alliances" In the tumultuous era of Protestantism and the French Wars of Religion, Francis II emerged as a pivotal figure. From 1559 to 1574, he grappled with religious tensions that threatened to tear France apart. This captivating colour lithograph depicts this significant period in history. As we delve into Francis II's reign, it is essential to understand his alliances and their impact on European politics. The gouache on paper artwork showcases "The Family of Peter Leopold, " who would later become Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II. These connections highlight the intricate web of relationships that shaped Francis II's rule. Portraits play a crucial role in capturing historical figures' essence, and King Francis II is no exception. In this illustration drawn by Leopold Massard after a portrait from Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 3, we witness him donning armour with helm and gauntlets – symbols of power and strength befitting a monarch facing turbulent times. Beyond France's borders, the influence of other royal families cannot be overlooked. The Emperor Family of Austria played an integral part in shaping Europe during this era; their involvement adds depth to our understanding of Francis II's reign. To gain further insight into the political landscape surrounding Francis II, we explore Charles VIII's reign through another captivating colour lithograph. This piece transports us back to 1483-1498 when Charles VIII ruled over France—a time marked by territorial ambitions and shifting alliances. Moving beyond portraits alone, depictions such as "Costume of French royalty and nobility" provide glimpses into the opulent attire worn during this period—an outward display reflecting social status within society. Amidst these grandeur visuals lies an engraving titled "Arrival and the Queen of Naples on Board the French Steamer 'La Mouette.