Louis Xiii Collection (#6)

Louis XIII of France (1601 - 1643). Reigned from 1610. Son of Henry IV and Marie de Medici, father of Louis XIV. Copperplate equestrian portrait published 1629

Louis XIII of France (1601 - 1643). Reigned from 1610. Son of Henry IV and Marie de Medici, father of Louis XIV. Copperplate equestrian portrait published 1623

France, Rheims, Portrait of Louis XIII, King of France
France - 17th century. Portrait of Louis XIII (Fontainebleau, 1601 - Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1643), King of France (1610-1643)

Louis XIII statue in Place des Vosges in The Marais, Paris, France, Europe

VERSAILLES, 1642. King Louis XIIIs hunting lodge at Versailles, near Paris, France. Line engraving by Israel Silvestre, 1642

THEATRE: FRENCH. A court performance before King Louis XIII. Wood engraving, 19th century

LOUIS XIII (1601-1643). King of France, 1610-43: line engraving, French, 19th century

DUKE OF ORLEANS (1640-1701). Philippe de Bourbon, duc d Orleans. Son of King Louis XIII of France. Contemporary French line engraving

LOUIS XIII (1601-1643). King of France 1610-43. 19th century engraved portrait after a painting by Philippe de Champaigne

David de Planis Campy, French alchemist
David de Planis Campy (1589-c.1644), French alchemist, physician and surgeon. The circular French inscription gives his name and states that here, in 1627

Anatomy and royalty, 17th century. French anatomist Jean Riolan the Younger (lower left, 1577-1657) presenting a treatise on anatomy to the French King Louis XIII (right)

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"Louis XIII: A Reign of Power, Love, and Controversy" In the bustling streets of Paris, a historic meeting took place at l'Hôtel-Dieu. It was an encounter between Louis XIII and Marie-Louise Motier de la Fayette that would forever change their lives. The year was 1601, and little did they know that destiny had intertwined their paths. As the Marquis of Cinq-Mars engraved his name in history, he became entangled in the web of power surrounding Louis XIII. His loyalty to the king would be tested as political intrigue unfolded during this tumultuous era. The Siege of La Rochelle marked a turning point for Louis XIII's reign. With determination etched on his face, he personally shaved the walls of the city after its surrendering. In an act both symbolic and forgiving, he granted mercy to its inhabitants despite their defiance. However, not all stories ended with forgiveness. Montmorency faced a grim fate in Toulouse as depicted in haunting engravings capturing his execution. Similarly, Cinq-Mars met his tragic end when arrested amidst conspiracy against Cardinal Richelieu - an event immortalized through another striking engraving. Foreign affairs played a crucial role throughout Louis XIII's rule alongside Cardinal Richelieu. Their partnership navigated treacherous waters while shaping France's position on the global stage - vividly portrayed in colorful lithographs depicting diplomatic endeavors. Amidst these turbulent times emerged moments of devotion and faithfulness. Simon Vouet's paintings captured King Louis XIII making vows - one at Neuilly-Saint-Front where he sought divine intervention during challenging times; another showcasing him surrounded by courtiers reaffirming his commitment to God. Yet violence also stained this era as Concino Concini fell victim to assassination plots within Parisian streets and even on the bridge of Louvre itself – events chronicled through gripping engravings from that time.