Henri De Lorraine Collection

Henri de Lorraine, Comte d Harcourt (engraving)
XIR1272727 Henri de Lorraine, Comte d Harcourt (engraving) by Edelinck, Gerard (1640-1707); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Henri de Lorraine (1601-66) known as Cadet la Perle

Portrait of Henri de Lorraine, Comte d'Harcourt, Horsemaster of France, 1667. Creator: Antoine Masson
Portrait of Henri de Lorraine, Comte d'Harcourt, Horsemaster of France, 1667

Portrait of Henri de Lorraine, Comte d'Harcourt, Horsemaster of France, 1667. Creator: Antoine Masson
Portrait of Henri de Lorraine, Comte d'Harcourt, Horsemaster of France, 1667

Henri de Lorraine dit Cadet la Perle (1601 1666) Comte d Harcourt, d Armagnac
1730664 Henri de Lorraine dit Cadet la Perle (1601 1666) Comte d Harcourt, d Armagnac, de Brionne and Viscount de Marsan engraving by Antoine Masson (engraving) by Mignard

Portrait of Henri de Lorraine, Duc de Guise, called Le Bafafre (1550-1588), full-length
827728 Portrait of Henri de Lorraine, Duc de Guise, called Le Bafafre (1550-1588), full-length, in Black Doublet, (oil on canvas) by Pourbus

The Count of Harcourt (1601-66) shows his humanity during the Siege of Turin (1640)
STC169708 The Count of Harcourt (1601-66) shows his humanity during the Siege of Turin (1640), 1787 (coloured engraving) (see also 169707) by Sergent-Marceau

Henri de Lorraine, comte d Harcourt. Creator: Jean Morin
Henri de Lorraine, comte d Harcourt

The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). Creator: de Frey
The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). Nain Du Duc De Guise. Portrait of a court performer in 16th century dress, holding a bird

Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588) founded the Catholic League and was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion

Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). The Amboise Enterprise was a Huguenot plot against the Catholic Guise faction, led by Jean du Barry

Henri de Lorraine, Duc de Guise (engraving)
XIR1272723 Henri de Lorraine, Duc de Guise (engraving) by Leu, Thomas de (1560-1612); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Henry I, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise)

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"Henri de Lorraine: A Nobleman's Legacy of Power, Tragedy, and Compassion" Henri de Lorraine, Comte d'Harcourt (engraving), a prominent figure in French history, left an indelible mark on the tumultuous 16th century. One engraving depicts "The Massacre of the Protestant Population by the Troops of the Duc de Guise at Wassy-sur-Blaise, " a tragic event that unfolded on March 1st, 1562. Another engraving showcases his descendant Henri de Lorraine dit Cadet la Perle (1601-1666), who held titles such as Comte d'Harcourt and Viscount de Marsan. In a full-length portrait, we see Henri de Lorraine himself - Duc de Guise - known as Le Bafafre (1550-1588). This powerful nobleman played a significant role during this era of religious strife. However, it was not only through military might that he made his mark; during the Siege of Turin in 1640, The Count of Harcourt displayed remarkable humanity. Jean Morin's creation immortalizes Henri de Lorraine comte d'Harcourt with great detail and artistry. Additionally, another intriguing aspect is revealed through "The Dwarf of the Duc de Guise" – an enigmatic character from the Duke's entourage whose story remains shrouded in mystery. Tragedy struck when Henry I, Duke of Guise met his untimely end through assassination in December 1588. An artwork from 1890 captures this fateful event vividly but leaves us pondering over its unknown creator. Beyond Henri's own narrative are other key figures depicted within these historical works.