Saints Innocents Collection

Holy Innocents Cemetery, c1570. Creator: Jacob Grimer
Holy Innocents Cemetery, c1570

Interior of church of the Saints-Innocents, 1787. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Interior of church of the Saints-Innocents, 1787

Demolition of Saints-Innocents church, rue Saint-Denis, c1787. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Demolition of Saints-Innocents church, rue Saint-Denis, c1787

Le quartier des Halles en 1849 (engraving)
963154 Le quartier des Halles en 1849 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le quartier des Halles en 1849)

Quartier des Halles en 1550, fac-simile du plan d Olivier Truschet (engraving)
963149 Quartier des Halles en 1550, fac-simile du plan d Olivier Truschet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quartier des Halles en 1550)

Monument B (engraving)
963127 Monument B (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument B. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

Jure-crieur de vins, XVIIIe siecle (engraving)
963122 Jure-crieur de vins, XVIIIe siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jure-crieur de vins, XVIIIe siecle)

Interieur de l eglise des Saints-Innocents en 1786; reproduction d un dessin de Desmachy, Coll A Lenoir (engraving)
963121 Interieur de l eglise des Saints-Innocents en 1786; reproduction d un dessin de Desmachy, Coll A Lenoir (engraving) by French School

Clocheteur des trepasses en 1755, d apres un dessin du temps (engraving)
963120 Clocheteur des trepasses en 1755, d apres un dessin du temps (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clocheteur des trepasses en 1755)

Maison de la fin du XVIe siecle, rue Saint-Denis, no 90, demolie en 1846 (engraving)
963135 Maison de la fin du XVIe siecle, rue Saint-Denis, no 90, demolie en 1846 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison de la fin du XVIe siecle)

Bal donne par les dames de la Halle, le 17 aout 1850, au marche des Innocents (engraving)
963133 Bal donne par les dames de la Halle, le 17 aout 1850, au marche des Innocents (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bal donne par les dames de la Halle)

Croix des religieuses de Sainte-Catherine (engraving)
963128 Croix des religieuses de Sainte-Catherine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croix des religieuses de Sainte-Catherine)

Ancien marche des Prouvaires (engraving)
963157 Ancien marche des Prouvaires (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancien marche des Prouvaires)

Carreau de la Halle, fin du XVIIIe siecle (engraving)
963152 Carreau de la Halle, fin du XVIIIe siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carreau de la Halle, fin du XVIIIe siecle)

Exposition au pilori des Halles au XVIIIe siecle, d apres une estampe du temps (engraving)
963151 Exposition au pilori des Halles au XVIIIe siecle, d apres une estampe du temps (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le cimetiere des Innocents en 1640, Fac-simile de deux gravures de La Bella (engraving)
963146 Le cimetiere des Innocents en 1640, Fac-simile de deux gravures de La Bella (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le cimetiere des Innocents en 1640)

Anciens charniers des Lingeres, transformes en boutiques, rue des Innocents (engraving)
963145 Anciens charniers des Lingeres, transformes en boutiques, rue des Innocents (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anciens charniers des Lingeres)

Eglise des Saints-Innocents, vers 1550 (engraving)
963117 Eglise des Saints-Innocents, vers 1550 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eglise des Saints-Innocents, vers 1550)

Ancienne halle au poisson d eau douce, rue de la Cossonnerie, nos 30 et 31, demolie en 1859 (engraving)
963153 Ancienne halle au poisson d eau douce, rue de la Cossonnerie, nos 30 et 31, demolie en 1859 (engraving) by French School

Cimetiere et charniers des Innocents en 1785 (engraving)
963136 Cimetiere et charniers des Innocents en 1785 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cimetiere et charniers des Innocents en 1785)

Chapelle de Pommereux (engraving)
963130 Chapelle de Pommereux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapelle de Pommereux. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

La croix Gastine (engraving)
963129 La croix Gastine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La croix Gastine. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

Cimetiere et charniers des Saints-Innocents, du cote de la rue aux Fers, 1780, d apres un dessin de Bernier
963123 Cimetiere et charniers des Saints-Innocents, du cote de la rue aux Fers, 1780, d apres un dessin de Bernier, Coll A Lenoir (engraving) by French School

Eglise et fontaine des Saints-Innocents, Vue prise de la rue Saint-Denis, d apres une gravure d I Silvestre
963119 Eglise et fontaine des Saints-Innocents, Vue prise de la rue Saint-Denis, d apres une gravure d I Silvestre, 1650 (engraving) by French School

Tombeau de Jean le Boulanger, Collect A Lenoir (engraving)
963141 Tombeau de Jean le Boulanger, Collect A Lenoir (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombeau de Jean le Boulanger, Collect A Lenoir)

Epitaphe de Simon le Turc (engraving)
963140 Epitaphe de Simon le Turc (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epitaphe de Simon le Turc)

Le Squelette d albatre (engraving)
963139 Le Squelette d albatre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Squelette d albatre. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

Croix des Buis (engraving)
963126 Croix des Buis (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croix des Buis. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

Le pilori des Halles au XVIIe siecle, d apres un dessin du temps (engraving)
963150 Le pilori des Halles au XVIIe siecle, d apres un dessin du temps (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pilori des Halles au XVIIe siecle)

Marche des Innocents, 1810, d apres un tableau du temps, de Tardieu (engraving)
963132 Marche des Innocents, 1810, d apres un tableau du temps, de Tardieu (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marche des Innocents, 1810)

Croix des Bureaux (engraving)
963125 Croix des Bureaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croix des Bureaux. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

Tour Notre-Dame des Bois (engraving)
963124 Tour Notre-Dame des Bois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour Notre-Dame des Bois. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

Cimetiere des Saints-Innocents au XVe siecle, d apres une miniature du temps, Coll A Firmin-Didot (engraving)
963118 Cimetiere des Saints-Innocents au XVe siecle, d apres une miniature du temps, Coll A Firmin-Didot (engraving) by French School

Death walking towards right carrying infant upside down
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"Exploring the Rich History of Saints Innocents: A Glimpse into Parisian Life" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Saints Innocents, a district that witnessed centuries of bustling activity and cultural significance. Through engravings from various eras, we can catch a glimpse of this vibrant neighborhood's evolution. Dating back to 1550, Olivier Truschet's facsimile plan reveals the Quartier des Halles' early layout. Fast forward almost three centuries to 1849, where an engraving showcases the same area transformed into a thriving marketplace. Monument B stands tall as a testament to the district's historical importance. Transporting us further into history is an enchanting depiction of Jure-crieur de vins from the 18th century. This wine crier adds charm and character to an era long gone but not forgotten. The interior view of Eglise des Saints-Innocents in 1786 takes us inside one of its iconic landmarks, beautifully captured by Desmachy's drawing. The Clocheteur des trepasses engraving transports us to 1755 when mournful bell tolls echoed through these streets during funeral processions—a poignant reminder of life's fragility. Maison de la fin du XVIe siecle on rue Saint-Denis evokes nostalgia for architecture lost with its demolition in 1846. A lively scene unfolds before our eyes as we witness "Bal donne par les dames de la Halle" at Marche des Innocents in August 1850—an event filled with joyous celebration amidst market stalls and merry-making locals. The Croix des religieuses de Sainte-Catherine engraving reminds us of religious devotion intertwined within daily life. Ancien marche des Prouvaires offers another insight into commerce and trade that thrived here while Carreau de la Halle presents a snapshot from late 18th-century market activity.