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Vue Ancienne de Paris, c1615-1635 (1924). Artist: Jacques CallotVue Ancienne de Paris, c1615-1635 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924
L Eventail (The Fan), 1619 (1924). Artist: Jacques CallotL Eventail (The Fan), 1916 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924
St Sebastien, c1605-1630 (1924). Artist: Jacques CallotSt Sebastien, c1605-1630, (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924
Anatole France, The great French ironist, 1923. Artist: Henri ManuelAnatole France, The great French ironist, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923
The States General at Orleans, France, 1560, (1893). The first meeting of the French legislative assembly for 76 years. From an engraving of 1570 by Jacques Tortorel
Henry III, King of France, (1804). Artist: J ChapmanHenry III, King of France, (1804). Henry (1551-1589) came to the throne in 1574. His reign was dominated by the continuing strife between Catholics
Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), French composer, 1900. Artist: BegerJacques Offenbach (1819-1880), French composer, 1900
Anatole France, French author, late 19th century. Anatole France was the pen name of Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault (1844-1924)
Gallant Party by a Fountain. Artist: Lajoue, Jacques, de (1686-1761)Gallant Party by a Fountain. Found in the collection of the Villa Margherita, Bordighera
After a Battle, 17th century. Artist: Jacques CourtoisAfter a Battle, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg
Jacques Offenbach, German-born French composer, c1875. Artist: Gaspard-Felix TournachonJacques Offenbach, German-born French composer, c1875. Offenbach (1819-1880) is regarded as one of the pioneers of the operetta
Anatole France, French poet, journalist and novelist, 1870s. Artist: NadarAnatole France, French poet, journalist and novelist, 1870s. Anatole France was the pen name of Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault (1844-1924). He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1921
First aerial voyage by Charles and Robert, Paris, France, 1783 (1890s). On 1 December 1783, French aeronauts Jacques Charles (1746-1823) and Noel Robert made the first manned (free flight)
Jacques Charles launches his first aerostat from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 1783 (1890s). French aeronauts Jacques Charles (1746-1823)
Jacques Dumont, French artist, 1770. Artist: Augustin de Saint-AubinJacques Dumont, French artist, 1770. Known as Le Romain ( the Roman ), Jacques Dumont was a French painter of portraits and historical subjects
Francis I, King of France, 1536. Artist: Jacques PrevostFrancis I, King of France, 1536. Francis (1494-1547) ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances fist Renaissance monarch and his kingdom underwent great cultural advances during his reign
A French faience plate with aeronauts with flags, 1785. A popular painted scene was the Charles and Robert balloon, Globe
Bacchanale, c1600-1638. Artist: Jacques BlanchardBacchanale, c1600-1638. Found in the collection of the Nancy, Musee des Beaux-Arts
The Corsican Bandit, Jacques Bellacoscia, Surrendering to the Police, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Corsican Bandit, Jacques Bellacoscia, Surrendering to the Police, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 16th July 1892
The Snow Ballet, from la Voyage dans la Lune by Jacques Offenbach, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Snow Ballet, from la Voyage dans la Lune by Jacques Offenbach, 1892. Based on From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne (1828-1905); performed at the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Jacques Cartier takes possession of the Bay of Gaspe, Canada, 1534 (1900). Artist: L GeislehJacques Cartier takes possession of the Bay of Gaspe, Canada, 1534 (1900). Jacques Cartier was a French navigator who first explored and described the Gulf of St Lawrence
The Mouths Labour, c1592-1635. Artist: Jacques CallotThe Mouths Labour, c1592-1635
Theatre, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Jacques BellangeTheatre, Bellange, Private Collection
Jean and Jacques Bernoulli working on geometrical problems, 18th century, (1874). Jacques (Jakob) Bernoulli (1654-1705) and his brother Jean (Johann) Bernoulli (1667-1748)
Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, French physicist, c1783. Artist: Simon Charles MigerJacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, French physicist, c1783. Print celebrating the first ascent in a hydrogen-balloon, made by Charles (1746-1823) from the Tuileries, Paris, on 1 December 1783
Assassination of Henry III, King of France, 1589 (1589-1590). King from 1574, Henry (1551-1589) was assassinated by friar Jacques Clement for his opposition to the Catholic Holy League
Battle of Montcontour, French Religious Wars, 3 October 1569 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelBattle of Montcontour, French Religious Wars, 3 October 1569 (1570). The Huguenots under Gaspard Coligny (1519-1572) took heavy losses during their defeat by the Catholics under Henry
Siege of Poitiers, French Religious Wars, 24 July-7 September 1569 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelSiege of Poitiers, French Religious Wars, 24 July-7 September 1569 (1570). The Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)
Siege of Chartres, French Religious Wars, 1568 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelSiege of Chartres, French Religious Wars, 1568 (1570). Sappers working to undermine a bastion forming part of the citys defences
Battle of St Denis, French Religious Wars, 10 November 1567 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelBattle of St Denis, French Religious Wars, 10 November 1567 (1570). The battle was fought between the Huguenots under Louis
Peace of Amboise ending the first French Religious War, 13 March 1563 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelPeace of Amboise ending the first French Religious War, 13 March 1563 (1570). The peace conference was held on the Isle de Boeuf, Orleans
Fourth charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelFourth charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). The outcome of the battle was indecisive, although notable for the fact that the commanders of both sides
Second charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelSecond charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). The outcome of the battle was indecisive, although notable for the fact that the commanders of both sides
Massacre at Vassy, French Religious Wars, 1 March 1562 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelMassacre at Vassy, French Religious Wars, 1 March 1562 (1570). Francois de Lorraine, 2nd Duc de Guise (1519-1563), directs massacre of Huguenots during a service, watched by Charles de Lorraine
Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelAmboise 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
Execution of conspirators at Amboise, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelExecution of conspirators at Amboise, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (1570). Execution by hanging or decapitation by the sword of conspirators in the Amboise Enterprise
First manned flight in a hydrogen balloon, France, 1 December 1783 (1887). French aeronauts Jacques Charles (1746-1823) and Noel Robert made the first manned (free flight)
Encampment of central European gypsies also known as Egyptians, 1604. Artist: Jacques CallotEncampment of central European gypsies also known as Egyptians, 1604. Deer are being butchered, and birds plucked. Women turn a cooking spit and tend a cooking pot over the fire
The Curie family, late 19th century. Standing (left to right): Jacques, Pierre (1859-1908), French chemist who married Marie Sklodowska with whom he shared the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1904
Map of the east coast of North America, early 16th century. Map of pre-1547 based on Jacques Cartiers discoveries of 1534-1541
St James Palace and Park, London, showing formal planting of trees in avenues, 1750. Men and women take the air and saunter along the walks in conversation
Fighting Figures, 1844-1924. Artist: Anatole FranceFighting Figures, 1844-1924
Landscape, 1844-1924. Artist: Anatole FranceLandscape, 1844-1924
St Jacques, 18th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista TiepoloSt Jacques, 18th century. From the collection of the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest, Hungary
Inflation of Charles and the Robert brothers hydrogen balloon, 1783 (c1807). Jean and Noel Robert helping Jacques Charles (1746-1823)
Jacques Loussier, 2006. Artist: Alan John AinsworthJacques Loussier, Jacques Loussier Play Bach Quartet, 2006
Flintlock Sporting Gun of Empress Margarita Teresa of Spain... Austrian, c1670-73Flintlock Sporting Gun of Empress Margarita Teresa of Spain (1651-1673), Austrian, Vienna, ca. 1670-73
Double Portrait of Pierre and Jacques Dupuy, ca. 1648-49. Creator: Robert NanteuilDouble Portrait of Pierre and Jacques Dupuy, ca. 1648-49