Louis Xiii King Of France 1601 1643 Collection

Portrait of Louis XIII (1601-1643) child. Anonymous painting around 1610. Pavillon Vendome, Aix en Provence
JEB4879070 Portrait of Louis XIII (1601-1643) child. Anonymous painting around 1610. Pavillon Vendome, Aix en Provence; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis XIII (1601-1643) child

War between mother and son: Interview of Couzieres on 4/09/1619 between King Louis XIII
ELD4870648 War between mother and son: Interview of Couzieres on 4/09/1619 between King Louis XIII and his mother Marie de Medicis (1575-1642) in exile in Lorraine (War between mother and son)

Queen Marie de Medici asks her son King Louis XIII to dismiss Cardinal Richelieu 10-11 November 1630
ELD4935506 Queen Marie de Medici asks her son King Louis XIII to dismiss Cardinal Richelieu 10-11 November 1630, the queen will be forced to exile

Portrait of Louise de La Fayette (1618-1665) (French broker and close friend of King Louis XIII Louise Angelique Motier)
ELD4935440 Portrait of Louise de La Fayette (1618-1665) (French broker and close friend of King Louis XIII Louise Angelique Motier de la Fayette)

Henri IV (1553-1610) entrusts Francois de Bonne (1543-1626), Duke of Lesdiguieres
JEB4960103 Henri IV (1553-1610) entrusts Francois de Bonne (1543-1626), Duke of Lesdiguieres, with the education of his eldest son who became Louis XIII - Painting of the French School

Paris, Louvre, Hotel du Petit Bourbon (engraving)
PCT4281414 Paris, Louvre, Hotel du Petit Bourbon (engraving); (add.info.: Paris, Louvre, Hotel du Pepetit Bourbon: view of the famous Salle du Peu'Bourbon known, among others)

History. France. Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628). The english fleet. Illustration in
3434661 History. France. Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628). The english fleet. Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook), by H. Geron, France, c.1948 Coll. Part

Henri Coiffier de Ruze d'Effiat, Marquis of Cinq-Mars (engraving)
1731121 Henri Coiffier de Ruze d'Effiat, Marquis of Cinq-Mars (engraving) by Daret, Pierre (1604-78) (after); (add.info.: Henri Coiffier de Ruze)

King Louis XIII shaving the walls of the city of La Rochelle and forgiving its inhabitants at the end of the siege
ELD4926725 King Louis XIII shaving the walls of the city of La Rochelle and forgiving its inhabitants at the end of the siege, 1628 (Siege of La rochelle)

Reconciliation of Queen Mary of Medicis (1573-1642) and her son Louis XIII after the death of Concini, December 15
JLJ4589103 Reconciliation of Queen Mary of Medicis (1573-1642) and her son Louis XIII after the death of Concini, December 15

La Pieta, 1993 (photo)
7207372 La Pieta, 1993 (photo) by Coustou, Nicolas (1658-1733); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: L ensemble constitue par la Pieta, Louis XIV, Louis XIII)

La naissance du dauphin Louis XIII (1601-1643) (Birth of the dauphin Louis XIII)
FIA5341897 La naissance du dauphin Louis XIII (1601-1643) (Birth of the dauphin Louis XIII). Peinture de Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (ou Peter Paul ou Petrus Paulus) (1577-1640)

Nicolas Poussin French painter arriving from Rome is presented to Louis XIII King of
AIS5376460 Nicolas Poussin French painter arriving from Rome is presented to Louis XIII King of France by Cardinal Richelieu, detail, 1832 (ceiling painting) by Alaux, Jean (1786-1864); Louvre

Allegorie du Feu representing Jupiter and Semele, (detail) 1645 (fresco)
SYC4703040 Allegorie du Feu representing Jupiter and Semele, (detail) 1645 (fresco) by Perrier, Francois (Bourguignon) (1590-1650); Banque de France, Paris

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"Louis XIII: The Complex Reign of a Controversial King" King Louis XIII of France, born in 1601, ascended to the throne at a tender age and faced numerous challenges throughout his reign. Despite being overshadowed by his illustrious father, Henri IV, Louis proved himself as a formidable ruler. One significant event that showcased Louis' determination was the Siege of La Rochelle in 1628. In an engraving capturing this momentous occasion, we witness the king personally shaving the city's walls after its surrender. This act symbolized both his military prowess and mercy towards its inhabitants. However, not all aspects of Louis' rule were marked by forgiveness. Engravings depicting executions such as those of Montmorency in Toulouse and Chalais in Nantes remind us of the king's firm hand when dealing with rebellion or betrayal. Another engraving captures Cinq-Mars' arrest – a trusted confidant turned conspirator who paid for his treachery with his life alongside de Thou. Yet amidst these tumultuous times, there were moments of unity and reconciliation within Louis' court. The painting "Reconciliation of Queen Mary of Medicis and her son Louis XIII" portrays their emotional meeting following Concini's death in 1621 – an episode known as the "War of Mother and Son. " It highlights their ability to put aside differences for the greater good. Religion played a crucial role during this era too. In Simon Vouet's painting "The Vow, " we see King Louis XIII kneeling before an altar, pledging to consecrate France to the Virgin Mary if she granted him an heir – which came true with the birth depicted by Rubens in "Birth of Dauphin Louis XIII. " Artistic endeavors also flourished under Louis' patronage; Nicolas Poussin arrived from Rome seeking royal favor and recognition for his talents as he presented himself before King Louis XIII.