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Gaspard Collection (#2)

"Gaspard: A Name Woven into the Tapestry of French History" Gaspard, a name that resonates with significance throughout various periods of French history

Background imageGaspard Collection: The Death of the Virgin, 1612. Artist: Gaspard Gailius

The Death of the Virgin, 1612. Artist: Gaspard Gailius
The Death of the Virgin, 1612. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Background imageGaspard Collection: Landscape with Caravan, 17th century. Artist: Gaspard Dughet

Landscape with Caravan, 17th century. Artist: Gaspard Dughet
Landscape with Caravan, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St Petersburg

Background imageGaspard Collection: A Small Town in Latium, 1660s. Artist: Gaspard Dughet

A Small Town in Latium, 1660s. Artist: Gaspard Dughet
A Small Town in Latium, 1660s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageGaspard Collection: Jason and the Argonauts, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles

Jason and the Argonauts, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Jason and the Argonauts, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Scamander, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Scamander, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Scamander, 1615. Scamander fought on the side of the Trojans during the Trojan War. In this context, he is the personification of the Scamander River that flowed from Mount Ida across the plain

Background imageGaspard Collection: Rhodogune, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Rhodogune, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Rhodogune, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Comus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Comus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Comus, 1615. In Greek mythology, Comus or Komus is the god of festivity, revels and nocturnal dalliance. Depicted as a young man on the point of unconsciousness from drink with a wreath of flowers

Background imageGaspard Collection: The Nile, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

The Nile, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Nile, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: The Players, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

The Players, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Players, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Ajax the Lesser, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Ajax the Lesser, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Ajax the Lesser, 1615. Locrian Ajax was the leader of the Locrian contingent during the Trojan War. He is a significant figure in the Iliad and is mentioned in the Odyssey

Background imageGaspard Collection: The fall of Phaeton, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

The fall of Phaeton, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The fall of Phaeton, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

Background imageGaspard Collection: Amphion, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Amphion, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Amphion, 1615. Amphion and Zethus (also Zethos), in ancient Greek mythology, were the twin sons of Zeus by Antiope. They are important characters in one of the two founding myths of the city of

Background imageGaspard Collection: Menecee, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Menecee, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Menecee, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Memnon, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Memnon, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Memnon, 1615. In Greek mythology, Memnon was an Ethiopian king and son of Tithonus and Eos, he brought an army to Troys defense and was killed by Achilles in retribution for killing Antilochus

Background imageGaspard Collection: Fables, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Fables, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Fables, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Amor, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Amor, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Amor, 1615. In Roman mythology, Cupid (Latin cupido) is the god of erotic love. He is equated with the Greek god Eros. Another of his Latin names is Amor

Background imageGaspard Collection: Marsh, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Marsh, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Marsh, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: The Bosporus or Bosphorus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

The Bosporus or Bosphorus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Bosporus or Bosphorus, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

Background imageGaspard Collection: Cupidons, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Cupidons, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Cupidons, 1615. In Roman mythology, Cupid (Latin cupido) is the god of erotic love. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs

Background imageGaspard Collection: The Hours or Days, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

The Hours or Days, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Hours or Days, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

Background imageGaspard Collection: Dodona, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Dodona, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Dodona, 1615. Dodona in Epirus, northwestern Greece, was a prehistoric oracle devoted to the Greek god Zeus and the Mother Goddess identified at other sites with Rhea or Gaia, but here called Dione

Background imageGaspard Collection: Weaver, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Weaver, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Weaver, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: La Naissance, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

La Naissance, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
La Naissance, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Les Etreines, (Gift), 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Les Etreines, (Gift), 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Les Etreines, (Gift), 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

Background imageGaspard Collection: Venus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Venus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Venus, 1615. Venus was a major Roman goddess principally associated with love and beauty, but originally a vegetation goddess and patroness of gardens and vineyards

Background imageGaspard Collection: La Nourriture, (Food), 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

La Nourriture, (Food), 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
La Nourriture, (Food), 1615. In Greek mythology, the centaurs are a race of creatures composed part human and part horse. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates

Background imageGaspard Collection: Hippolytus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Hippolytus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Hippolytus, 1615. In Greek mythology, Hippolytus (Greek for loose horse) was a son of Theseus and either Antiope or Hippolyte. He was identified with the Roman forest god Virbius

Background imageGaspard Collection: Ariadne, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Ariadne, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Ariadne, 1615. Ariadne, in Greek mythology, was daughter of King Minos of Crete and his queen, Pasiphae. She is associated both with the battle of Theseus and the Minotaur; and with the god Dionysus

Background imageGaspard Collection: Pelops and Hippodamia, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Pelops and Hippodamia, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Pelops and Hippodamia, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

Background imageGaspard Collection: Pentheus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Pentheus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Pentheus, 1615. In Greek mythology, Pentheus was a king of Thebes, son of the Echion and Agave. Pentheus was pulled down and torn limb from limb by his own mother and other Bacchae in their frenzy

Background imageGaspard Collection: Satyrs, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Satyrs, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Satyrs, 1615. In Greek mythology, satyrs are young humans, possibly with horse ears, that roamed the woods and mountains, and were the companions of Pan and Dionysus

Background imageGaspard Collection: Midas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Midas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Midas, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Olympus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Olympus, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Olympus, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Semele, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Semele, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Semele, 1615. In Greek mythology, Semele, daughter of Cadmus and Harmonia, was the mortal mother of Dionysus by Zeus in one of his two parallel origin myths

Background imageGaspard Collection: The Fisherman, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

The Fisherman, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Fisherman, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Thiodamas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Thiodamas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Thiodamas, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Pasiphae, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Pasiphae, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Pasiphae, 1615. Wife of King Minos of Crete. When the gods sent Minos a beautiful white bull, he did not sacrifice it as he should have done

Background imageGaspard Collection: Title page of Les Images Des Deux Philostrates, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Title page of Les Images Des Deux Philostrates, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Title page of Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates. 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs

Background imageGaspard Collection: Pan, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Pan, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Pan, 1615. Pan is the Greek god of nature who watches over shepherds and their flocks: paein means to pasture. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat

Background imageGaspard Collection: Thessalie, (Thessaly), 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Thessalie, (Thessaly), 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Thessalie, (Thessaly), 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

Background imageGaspard Collection: The Birth, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

The Birth, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Birth, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: Pelops, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Pelops, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Pelops, 1615. In Greek mythology, Pelops was a son of Tantalus and Dione. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris

Background imageGaspard Collection: Atlas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Atlas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Atlas, 1615. In Greek mythology, Atlas was one of the primordial Titans. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris

Background imageGaspard Collection: The Burial of Abdere, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

The Burial of Abdere, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Burial of Abdere, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

Background imageGaspard Collection: Antigone, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Antigone, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Antigone, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: The Tyrrhenians, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

The Tyrrhenians, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Tyrrhenians, 1615. The Tyrrhenians or Tyrsenians is an exonym used by Greek authors to refer to a non-Greek people. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates

Background imageGaspard Collection: Phorbas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Phorbas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Phorbas, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageGaspard Collection: The Palestre, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

The Palestre, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
The Palestre, 1615. The palestre was, in ancient Greece, the place where the physical fight and the other exercises were practised




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"Gaspard: A Name Woven into the Tapestry of French History" Gaspard, a name that resonates with significance throughout various periods of French history. From Gustave Flaubert to Louis Pasteur, this name has been associated with great minds and influential figures. In the 19th century, Gaspard was captured in a photograph by Nadar, showcasing his intellectual prowess as a renowned French novelist. This snapshot immortalized him as an icon of literature for generations to come. But Gaspard's influence extended beyond the realm of arts and letters. During the tumultuous years of the French Religious Wars in the late 16th century, he played a role in the Siege of Poitiers alongside Huguenots fighting for their beliefs. His bravery amidst religious strife left an indelible mark on history. The connection between Gaspard and Nadar continued with their collaboration on "Le Geant, " a colossal balloon exhibited at London's Crystal Palace in 1863. This spectacle showcased their innovative spirit and artistic vision through contemporary English wood engravings. Another facet of Gaspard's legacy lies within architecture. Swiss architect Gaspard Fossati renovated Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia in 1852, leaving behind an enduring masterpiece admired even today. Lithographs by Louis Haghe further immortalized Fossati's work and solidified Gaspard's contribution to architectural marvels. Not limited to intellectuals or architects alone, there were other notable bearers of this illustrious name throughout history. Jean-Gaspard Deburau captivated audiences as Pierrot, captivating them through his mime artistry during his time. Across continents, even Taos New Mexico bears witness to Gaspards' impact; Leon Gaspard House stands tall as a testament to his creative genius and lasting imprint on American soil.