Francois I Of France Collection

The Death of Leonardo da Vinci in the Arms of François I, c1781. Creator: Francois Guillaume Menageot
The Death of Leonardo da Vinci in the Arms of Francois I, c1781

Scene from the life of King Francis I of France, 1822-1880. Creators: King Francis I of France, Reinier Craeyvanger
Scene from the life of King Francis I of France, 1822-1880. The king with two ladies standing by a window, holding a dagger in his right hand

Francis I (1494-1547), King of France, 1809. Creator: Unknown
Francis I (1494-1547), King of France, 1809. Copy after Titian

François Ier reçoit les derniers soupirs de Léonard de Vinci, 1818. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Francois Ier recoit les derniers soupirs de Leonard de Vinci, 1818

Sketch for the Denon pavilion at the Louvre: the four artistic ages of France... c.1864
Sketch for the Denon pavilion at the Louvre: the four artistic ages of France - presenting the plans for the chateau of Fontainebleau to Francis I, c.1864

Portrait of Francois I, king of France, c1535. Creator: Joos van Cleve
Portrait of Francois I, king of France, c1535

Francis I and the Duchess d'Étampes, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Francis I and the Duchess d'Etampes, n.d

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Field of the Cloth of Gold at Balinghem was a tournament held in June 1520, between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France

Designs for frames after the Galerie de Francois 1er at Fontainebleau, 1542-47

A Lord from the Period of Francis I (Un Seigneur de temps de Francois Ier), 1833

Francois I, King of France, dated 1536. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Francois I, King of France, dated 1536

A Nobleman from the Time of Francis I, 1833. 1833. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
A Nobleman from the Time of Francis I, 1833

Anne de Pisseleu (1508-1576), Duchesse d Etampes, ca. 1535-40. Creator: Corneille de Lyon
Anne de Pisseleu (1508-1576), Duchesse d Etampes, ca. 1535-40. Renowned for her brilliance and beauty, Anne de Pisseleu was the mistress of Francis I. With letter A embroidered in gold thread

Francis I (1494-1547), King of France. Creator: Workshop of Joos van Cleve (Netherlandish
Francis I (1494-1547), King of France. Francis holds the golden pommel of a precious sword. (ca. 1485-1540/41)

John De Medici, (1498-1526), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John De Medici, (1498-1526), 1830. Lodovico de Medici (1498-1526) Italian condottiero who carried arms for Pope Leo X and Francis I of France, shot in battle near Governolo

Francoise de Foix, Comtesse de Chateaubriant, early 16th century, (1907). Portrait of the Countess of Chateaubriant (c1495-1537), chief mistress of Francis I of France

Francis I, King of France, c1540s?, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Francis I, King of France, c1540s?, (1907). Portrait of Francis (1494-1547) who ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances first Renaissance monarch

Bayard, (1473-1524), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bayard, (1473-1524), 1830. Pierre Terrail (1473-1524) French knight, known as the Chevalier de Bayard, descendant of a noble family in service to King Charles VIII of France

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

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

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

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 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

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

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]

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"Francois I of France: A Renaissance King's Legacy" Step back in time and explore the captivating life of Francois I, one of France's most influential monarchs. Known for his love for arts, culture, and grandeur, this 16th-century ruler left an indelible mark on history. In 1520, Francois I hosted a legendary event called "The Field of the Cloth of Gold, " where he met Henry VIII of England. This extravagant display showcased their wealth and power while fostering diplomatic relations between the two kingdoms. The Galerie de Francois 1er at Fontainebleau stands as a testament to his patronage of the arts. Intricate designs for frames created between 1542-47 adorned this magnificent gallery, showcasing his appreciation for beauty and craftsmanship. Artists like Agostino Veneziano captured Francois I's regal visage in stunning detail. His portrait from 1536 portrays a king exuding confidence and authority—a true embodiment of Renaissance ideals. Not only did Francois I appreciate artistry; he also surrounded himself with noble companions who shared his refined tastes. Eugene Delacroix immortalized one such nobleman from that era in an exquisite painting from 1833—an homage to the elegance that defined Francis' court. Among these esteemed individuals was Anne de Pisseleu, Duchess d'Etampes—known for her intelligence and charm. Corneille de Lyon skillfully depicted her grace in a portrait dating back to ca. 1535-40—a testament to her influence during Francis' reign. Joos van Cleve's workshop produced another remarkable portrayal—the Workshop's rendition captures Francis I's essence with meticulous attention to detail—a fitting tribute to a king whose legacy endures through centuries. John De Medici played an essential role during this period as well—his enigmatic persona is brought to life through an unknown artist’s depiction from 1830—an intriguing glimpse into the political landscape of Francis' era.