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Paul Lacroix Collection (#10)

Paul Lacroix, a renowned French historian and author, delved into the rich tapestry of history through his extensive research and captivating illustrations

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Bonaventure Desperiers, French writer, poet and painter, d. 1544

Bonaventure Desperiers, French writer, poet and painter, d. 1544. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a
FLO4571142 Bonaventure Desperiers, French writer, poet and painter, d. 1544. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolios from Le Bibliophile Jacob

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Anne de Graville, Lady Montagu, French poet and translator, daughter of Louis Malet, 16th century

Anne de Graville, Lady Montagu, French poet and translator, daughter of Louis Malet, 16th century
FLO4571110 Anne de Graville, Lady Montagu, French poet and translator, daughter of Louis Malet, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in the manuscript of

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Gui de Rochefort, Chancellor of France, 1447-1507. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard

Gui de Rochefort, Chancellor of France, 1447-1507. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature of
FLO4570894 Gui de Rochefort, Chancellor of France, 1447-1507. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature of the court of Louis XII in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VII 139 from Le

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Michael of Chaugy, Lord of Chissey, Michaud or Michel de Chaugy, d. 1479

Michael of Chaugy, Lord of Chissey, Michaud or Michel de Chaugy, d. 1479. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in
FLO4570670 Michael of Chaugy, Lord of Chissey, Michaud or Michel de Chaugy, d.1479. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VII 48 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Marguerite de Sassenage, Lady Beaumont, mistress of the dauphin, later King Louis XI of France, d

Marguerite de Sassenage, Lady Beaumont, mistress of the dauphin, later King Louis XI of France, d. 1471
FLO4570637 Marguerite de Sassenage, Lady Beaumont, mistress of the dauphin, later King Louis XI of France, d. 1471. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Alain le Gregeois, bourgeois man of Cologne, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold

Alain le Gregeois, bourgeois man of Cologne, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature
FLO4570581 Alain le Gregeois, bourgeois man of Cologne, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in the manuscipt of Histoire du Comte Gerard de Nevers in Roger de

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Margaret of Scotland, first wife of King Louis XI of France, Margaret Stewart

Margaret of Scotland, first wife of King Louis XI of France, Margaret Stewart, Dauphine of France 1424-1445
FLO4570556 Margaret of Scotland, first wife of King Louis XI of France, Margaret Stewart, Dauphine of France 1424-1445. Margarita of Scotland, first wife of Louis XI

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Antoine de Vergy, Count of Dammartin d. 1439. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a

Antoine de Vergy, Count of Dammartin d. 1439. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4570553 Antoine de Vergy, Count of Dammartin d. 1439. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VI 150 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Marguerite de Chalons, Countess de Thonnerre, wife of Olivier de Husson

Marguerite de Chalons, Countess de Thonnerre, wife of Olivier de Husson, chamberlain to King Charles VII of France, d
FLO4570499 Marguerite de Chalons, Countess de Thonnerre, wife of Olivier de Husson, chamberlain to King Charles VII of France, d. 1463. She wears a hennin and a tunic dress with mahoitre sleeves

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: John III, Count of Astarac, commander in chief to King Charles VII, John III Earl of Astarac, d

John III, Count of Astarac, commander in chief to King Charles VII, John III Earl of Astarac, d. 1458
FLO4570460 John III, Count of Astarac, commander in chief to King Charles VII, John III Earl of Astarac, d. 1458. Golden coat lined with ermine, yellow jacket and white shirt

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Ferri de Clugny, Cardinal and Bishop of Tournay, d. 1482. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold

Ferri de Clugny, Cardinal and Bishop of Tournay, d. 1482. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a
FLO4570437 Ferri de Clugny, Cardinal and Bishop of Tournay, d. 1482. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a contemporary painting in Camille Bonnard XI 55 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Agnes Sorel, Lady Fromenteau, mistress of King Charles VII of France, 1852 (engraving)

Agnes Sorel, Lady Fromenteau, mistress of King Charles VII of France, 1852 (engraving)
FLO4570415 Agnes Sorel, Lady Fromenteau, mistress of King Charles VII of France, 1852 (engraving) by Massard, Leopold (1812-1889); (add.info.: Agnes Sorel, Lady Fromenteau)

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: King Charles VII of France, the Victorious, the Victorious, 1403-1461

King Charles VII of France, the Victorious, the Victorious, 1403-1461. He wears court costume of a short tunic
FLO4570352 King Charles VII of France, the Victorious, the Victorious, 1403-1461. He wears court costume of a short tunic, panties and boots with spurs

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Jean Jacques, doctor and later chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine at Montpelier 1394

Jean Jacques, doctor and later chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine at Montpelier 1394
FLO4570310 Jean Jacques, doctor and later chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine at Montpelier 1394. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after manuscript 5070 in the Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Gerarde Cassinel, lady of honour to Queen Isabelle of Bavaria, daughter of William III Cassinel

Gerarde Cassinel, lady of honour to Queen Isabelle of Bavaria, daughter of William III Cassinel
FLO4570292 Gerarde Cassinel, lady of honour to Queen Isabelle of Bavaria, daughter of William III Cassinel, chamberlain to King Charles VI, 15th century

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Knight of the Order of Our Lady of the Thistle, knight of the Order of Our Lady of the Thistle

Knight of the Order of Our Lady of the Thistle, knight of the Order of Our Lady of the Thistle
FLO4570279 Knight of the Order of Our Lady of the Thistle, knight of the Order of Our Lady of the Thistle, created in 1370 by Louis II Duke of Bourbon

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: John I, Count of La Marche, Jean de Bourbon, Comte de Vendome 1344-1393

John I, Count of La Marche, Jean de Bourbon, Comte de Vendome 1344-1393. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard
FLO4570244 John I, Count of La Marche, Jean de Bourbon, Comte de Vendome 1344-1393. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a stainless-glass window in the chapel of Vendome

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Charles de Montaigu, Lord of Marcoussy, brother to Jean de Montaigu

Charles de Montaigu, Lord of Marcoussy, brother to Jean de Montaigu, killed at the Battle of Agincourt 1415
FLO4570235 Charles de Montaigu, Lord of Marcoussy, brother to Jean de Montaigu, killed at the Battle of Agincourt 1415. He wears a bourrelet or beret, tunic with angel sleeves and hose

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Louis I Duke of Orleans, Duke of Orleans, Count of Valois, second son of King Charles V of France

Louis I Duke of Orleans, Duke of Orleans, Count of Valois, second son of King Charles V of France, 1371-1407
FLO4570212 Louis I Duke of Orleans, Duke of Orleans, Count of Valois, second son of King Charles V of France, 1371-1407. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a fresco in the Carmelite

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Olivier V de Clisson, connetable from France, Breton soldier known as the Boucher

Olivier V de Clisson, connetable from France, Breton soldier known as the Boucher, the Butcher 1336-1407
FLO4570203 Olivier V de Clisson, connetable from France, Breton soldier known as the Boucher, the Butcher 1336-1407. He wears a suit of armour with coat of arms of the Clisson family

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: John, Duke of Berry, Duke of Berry, John the Magnificent, 1340-1416

John, Duke of Berry, Duke of Berry, John the Magnificent, 1340-1416. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a
FLO4570192 John, Duke of Berry, Duke of Berry, John the Magnificent, 1340-1416. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a book of hours in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Roger de Gaignieres

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: King Charles VI of France, Bien-Aime, 1368-1422. On horseback in suit of armour with coat of arms

King Charles VI of France, Bien-Aime, 1368-1422. On horseback in suit of armour with coat of arms before a madonna
FLO4570183 King Charles VI of France, Bien-Aime, 1368-1422. On horseback in suit of armour with coat of arms before a madonna and child

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Evening dress, French womens fashions, Napoleonic era, 181. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold

Evening dress, French womens fashions, Napoleonic era, 181. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le
FLO4573025 Evening dress, French womens fashions, Napoleonic era, 181. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Costume of a English member of an Institute, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold

Costume of a English member of an Institute, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le
FLO4572964 Costume of a English member of an Institute, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Mace bearer or massier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le

Mace bearer or massier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572951 Mace bearer or massier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Uniform of a Colonel-General in the English Dragoons, Napoleonic era

Uniform of a Colonel-General in the English Dragoons, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard
FLO4572907 Uniform of a Colonel-General in the English Dragoons, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: French minister of state, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le

French minister of state, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572902 French minister of state, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Colonel-General in the English Chasseurs, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold

Colonel-General in the English Chasseurs, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le
FLO4572893 Colonel-General in the English Chasseurs, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: English page boy, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile

English page boy, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572843 English page boy, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn

King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn
FLO4571276 King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 3 from Le

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: King Henry II of France. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Leopold Massard from a portrait in

King Henry II of France. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Leopold Massard from a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres
FLO4571231 King Henry II of France. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Leopold Massard from a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery (portfolio VIII 91)

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Charles II of Amboise, Lord of Chaumont, Governor of Milan 1473-1511

Charles II of Amboise, Lord of Chaumont, Governor of Milan 1473-1511. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after
FLO4570913 Charles II of Amboise, Lord of Chaumont, Governor of Milan 1473-1511. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VII 95 from Le

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Blessed Margaret of Lorraine, Duchess of Alencon, Marguerite of Lorraine

Blessed Margaret of Lorraine, Duchess of Alencon, Marguerite of Lorraine, Duchess of Alencon 1463-1521
FLO4570667 Blessed Margaret of Lorraine, Duchess of Alencon, Marguerite of Lorraine, Duchess of Alencon 1463-1521. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in a pair of Hours in

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Damoiseau, son of a nobleman or gentleman, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold

Damoiseau, son of a nobleman or gentleman, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a figure in
FLO4570638 Damoiseau, son of a nobleman or gentleman, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a figure in the manuscript Chronicles de Monstrelet in Roger de Gaignieres

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Temereire, Duke of Burgundy 1433-1477

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Temereire, Duke of Burgundy 1433-1477
FLO4570623 Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Temereire, Duke of Burgundy 1433-1477. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in a pair of Hours in Roger de

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: King Louis XI of France, 1423-1483. In the ceremonial robes of the Order of Saint Michael

King Louis XI of France, 1423-1483. In the ceremonial robes of the Order of Saint Michael, Order of Saint Michael
FLO4570601 King Louis XI of France, 1423-1483. In the ceremonial robes of the Order of Saint Michael, Order of Saint Michael, but with blue bonnet instead of crimson velvet hood or chaperon

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Man of the people, 15th century, in casaque or cassock over a surtout and hose

Man of the people, 15th century, in casaque or cassock over a surtout and hose
FLO4570589 Man of the people, 15th century, in casaque or cassock over a surtout and hose. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in the manuscript Histoire du Comte Gerard de

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Charles I, Duke of Bourbon and Auvergne, son of Jean I and Marie de Berry, 1401-1456

Charles I, Duke of Bourbon and Auvergne, son of Jean I and Marie de Berry, 1401-1456
FLO4570528 Charles I, Duke of Bourbon and Auvergne, son of Jean I and Marie de Berry, 1401-1456. He wears a long scarlet coat over a pourpoint with fleur-de-lis and pink hose

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Jean Poton, Lord of Xaintrailles, French knight and friend to La Hire, d. 1461

Jean Poton, Lord of Xaintrailles, French knight and friend to La Hire, d. 1461
FLO4570475 Jean Poton, Lord of Xaintrailles, French knight and friend to La Hire, d. 1461. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a figure in the manuscript of Chronicles de Monstrelet in

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Louis de la Tremoille, Count of Joigny, d. 1464. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after

Louis de la Tremoille, Count of Joigny, d. 1464. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a tapestry of
FLO4570470 Louis de la Tremoille, Count of Joigny, d. 1464. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a tapestry of the story of Esther

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Pierre des Essarts, advisor to King Charles VII of France, d. 1430

Pierre des Essarts, advisor to King Charles VII of France, d. 1430. He wears a tunic with his coat of arms over a suit
FLO4570448 Pierre des Essarts, advisor to King Charles VII of France, d. 1430. He wears a tunic with his coat of arms over a suit of armour

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Jean Dunois, Count of Orleans and Longueville, Baszard of Orleans, Chamberlain of France, 1402-1468

Jean Dunois, Count of Orleans and Longueville, Baszard of Orleans, Chamberlain of France, 1402-1468
FLO4570424 Jean Dunois, Count of Orleans and Longueville, Baszard of Orleans, Chamberlain of France, 1402-1468. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in oil in Roger de

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Philip III, the Good, Duke of Burgundy, Duke of Burgundy, 1396-1467

Philip III, the Good, Duke of Burgundy, Duke of Burgundy, 1396-1467. He is depicted in the ceremonial robes of
FLO4570369 Philip III, the Good, Duke of Burgundy, Duke of Burgundy, 1396-1467. He is depicted in the ceremonial robes of the Order of the Golden Fleece, founded in 1430

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Alain Chartier, French writer and poet, 1386-1430. He wears a hat tied over his shoulders with a

Alain Chartier, French writer and poet, 1386-1430. He wears a hat tied over his shoulders with a long scarf
FLO4570302 Alain Chartier, French writer and poet, 1386-1430. He wears a hat tied over his shoulders with a long scarf. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a figure in Jehan Mansels

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Page or squire, Varlet or damoiseau, to a knight, 15th century France

Page or squire, Varlet or damoiseau, to a knight, 15th century France. He wears an embroidered especially
FLO4570261 Page or squire, Varlet or damoiseau, to a knight, 15th century France. He wears an embroidered especially, red pourpoint and hose, and holds an epee and shield without coat of arms

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Catherine de Vendome, wife of John I, Count of La Marche, d. 1412

Catherine de Vendome, wife of John I, Count of La Marche, d. 1412. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a
FLO4570248 Catherine de Vendome, wife of John I, Count of La Marche, d.1412. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a stainless-glass window in the chapel of Vendome, Chartres Cathedral

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Valentina Visconti, Valentine de Milan, Duchess of Orleans, 1371-1408

Valentina Visconti, Valentine de Milan, Duchess of Orleans, 1371-1408. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after
FLO4570221 Valentina Visconti, Valentine de Milan, Duchess of Orleans, 1371-1408. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a sculpture on her tomb in the convent of the Celestines in Paris in

Background imagePaul Lacroix Collection: Isabelle of Bavaria, Isabelle de Baviere, wife of King Charles VI of France, 1371-1435

Isabelle of Bavaria, Isabelle de Baviere, wife of King Charles VI of France, 1371-1435
FLO4570194 Isabelle of Bavaria, Isabelle de Baviere, wife of King Charles VI of France, 1371-1435. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a contemporary painting in Roger de Gaignieres




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Paul Lacroix, a renowned French historian and author, delved into the rich tapestry of history through his extensive research and captivating illustrations. His attention to detail is evident in his representation of the enamel effigy of Geoffrey V on his tomb at Le Mans Cathedral, showcasing his artistic prowess. Lacroix's talent also shines through in his depiction of King William on his seal, capturing the regal essence of this monarch from 1870. The wear and tear of a knight depicted by Jost Ammon in 1565 further highlights Lacroix's ability to bring historical figures to life with authenticity. One cannot overlook Lacroix's portrayal of Agnes Sorel, mistress of King Charles VII, which exudes elegance and grace. Similarly, in "The Barbers Boutique" and "The Toilet Of The Clerk Prosecutor, " Lacroix showcases everyday scenes with meticulous attention to detail that transports us back in time. In addition to illustrating human subjects, Lacroix explored scientific realms as well. His depictions of furnaces and apparatus used by chemists and alchemists during the Middle Ages offer insight into their practices. Furthermore, he presents us with an intriguing glimpse into medieval conceptions of the marine world. Lacroix's fascination with historical costumes is evident in hand-colored lithographs such as the French light infantry uniform or the Imperial Guard uniform from Napoleonic times. These illustrations provide valuable insights into fashion trends prevalent during those eras.