Guesclin Collection

DEATH OF DU GUESCLIN
Bertrand du Guesclin, France's most eminent military commander, dies of dysentry while besieging Chateauneuf- Randon in Languedoc. Date: 13 July 1380

Bertrand du Guesclin convinces the Free Companies to unite (chromolitho)
667173 Bertrand du Guesclin convinces the Free Companies to unite (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bertrand du Guesclin at jousting tournament
Young Bertrand du Guesclin at the tournament. Date: 14th century

Duguesclins Sister, 1829. 1829. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Duguesclins Sister, 1829. JulienneDuguesclin, attacks English soldiers who have broken into the castle at Pontorson

Charles V Presents the Epee of the High Constable to Du Guesclin, 1370 (1789). Bertrand du Guesclin (c1320-1380) entered the service of Charles of Blois, duke of Brittany

Bertrand Du Guesclin, C. 1320

Death of Bertrand du Guesclin, Breton knight, 1898. Artist: Barbant
Death of Bertrand du Guesclin, Breton knight, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Bertrand du Guesclin, Breton knight, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Bertrand du Guesclin, Breton knight, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

The sister of Bertrand du Guesclin, 1894. Bertrand du Guesclin (c1320-1380) was a Breton knight and military commander during the Hundred Years War who served as Constable of France from 1370 until

Scene from the life of Bertrand du Guesclin, (19th century). Death of Bayard. Last meeting of Bayard and the commander of the armies of Bourbon

France - Saint-Enogat - La Place de la Calvaire Date: circa 1910s

The Hundred Years War. Bertrand du Guesclin (1320-1380) figh
The Hundred Years War. Conflicts waged from 1337 to 1453 between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France to control the French throne

Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France, 1314-1380.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Hundred Years War. Breton War of Succession (1341-1364). Battle of Auray of September 29, 1364. Anglo Breton Victory of John V de Montfort over the Franco-Breton side of Charles de Blois

Ms 490. Folio 63r. Roman of Ogier the Dane (Ogier le Danois), legendary character of the 8th century. Encounter of two armies. Prose chronicle ca

Bertrand du Guesclin (engraving)
XJF486328 Bertrand du Guesclin (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand du Guesclin (c.1320-80)

Bertrand du Guesclin or Gueselin (c1320-1380) Eagle of Brittany, Constable of France from 1370. Guesclin captured at Battle of Auroy and held to ransom by Duke of Brittany, 1364

Bertrand du Guesclin or Gueselin (c1320-1380) Eagle of Brittany, Constable of France from 1370. French military commander

GUESCLIN, Bertrand du (1315-1380). French general supporting Charles V of France. He fought against the English army and supported Henry of Trastamara in his war against Pedro the Cruel

Bertrand Du Guesclin
BERTRAND DU GUESCLIN Constable of France

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"Guesclin: A Legendary Knight's Journey through Triumph and Tragedy" Step into the captivating world of Bertrand du Guesclin, a renowned Breton knight whose life was filled with valor, unity, and heart-wrenching moments. From his pivotal role in uniting the Free Companies to his remarkable jousting tournament victories, Guesclin's legacy remains etched in history. In Eugene Delacroix's poignant painting "Duguesclins Sister, " we catch a glimpse of the familial bond that fueled Guesclin's indomitable spirit. As Charles V presents him with the prestigious Epee of the High Constable in 1370, one can only imagine the honor coursing through his veins. However, as Barbant portrays in his evocative artwork "Death of Bertrand du Guesclin, " tragedy eventually befalls this valiant knight. The year 1380 marks a somber chapter as we bid farewell to an icon who fought tirelessly for France during The Hundred Years War. Gilbert captures Guesclin's essence beautifully in his piece "Bertrand du Guesclin, Breton knight. " With every brushstroke, he immortalizes our hero and reminds us of his unwavering dedication to king and country. The sisterly love shared between Bertrand du Guesclin and his sibling is tenderly depicted by an unknown artist in "The sister of Bertrand du Guesclin. " Their bond serves as a reminder that even amidst war-torn landscapes, love endures. As we delve into scenes from Guecselin’s life portrayed by various artists throughout time – such as Brunet’s depiction of funeral rites or Jean-Jacques Baptiste Brunet’s portrayal – it becomes evident that this legendary figure continues to captivate hearts across centuries. Visit Saint-Enogat - La Place de la Calvaire where echoes from history whisper tales of bravery and sacrifice.