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Marmontel, (1723-1799), 1830. Creator: UnknownMarmontel, (1723-1799), 1830. Jean-Francois Marmontel (1723-1799) French historian and writer, member of the Encyclopedistes movement who gained patronage of Madame de Pompadour as a civil servant
A. H. Fleuri, (1653-1743), 1830. Creator: UnknownA. H. Fleuri, (1653-1743), 1830. Andre-Hercule de Fleury, Bishop of Frejus, Archbishop of Aix (1653-1743) French cardinal and chief minister of Louis XV educated by the Jesuits in philosophy
Steel key plate, early 18th century, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsSteel key plate, early 18th century, (1881). Etching of a chiselled steel escutcheon from a casket, made in France. The plate bears a bust portrait of King Louis XIV, in profile
Francoise de Foix, Comtesse de Chateaubriant, early 16th century, (1907). Portrait of the Countess of Chateaubriant (c1495-1537), chief mistress of Francis I of France
Louis XII, 1509, (1907). Creator: UnknownLouis XII, 1509, (1907). Portrait of King Louis XII of France (1462-1515), sitting on a throne, with angels holding a crown over his head
Played before the Court at Versailles, (1907). Creator: UnknownPlayed before the Court at Versailles, (1907). The seven-year-old Mozart and his family are guests at the French court during Christmas and New Year 1763-1764: They stayed five months in Paris
Francis I, King of France, c1540s?, (1907). Creator: UnknownFrancis I, King of France, c1540s?, (1907). Portrait of Francis (1494-1547) who ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances first Renaissance monarch
Gabrielle d Estrees, 1599, (1907). Creator: UnknownGabrielle d Estrees, 1599, (1907). Portrait of French noblewoman Gabrielle d Estrees, Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, Marchioness of Monceaux (1573-1599), mistress
Cesar duc de Vendome, 1596, (1907). Creator: UnknownCesar duc de Vendome, 1596, (1907). Portrait of French noble Cesar, Duke of Vendome as a baby. De Bourbon (1594-1665) was the illegitimate son of Henry IV of France
Marie Touchet de Belleville, 1577, (1907). Creator: UnknownMarie Touchet de Belleville, 1577, (1907). Portrait of French noblewoman Marie Touchet (1549-1638), Dame de Belleville, mistress of Charles IX of France
The Triumphal Entry of Henry IV into Paris, Between 1627 and 1630. Creator: RubensThe Triumphal Entry of Henry IV into Paris, Between 1627 and 1630. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence
Colbert, (1619-1683), 1830. Creator: UnknownColbert, (1619-1683), 1830. Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683) French politician and Minister of Finances of France from 1661-1683 under reign of King Louis XIV who worked to create a favourable
Bayard, (1473-1524), 1830. Creator: UnknownBayard, (1473-1524), 1830. Pierre Terrail (1473-1524) French knight, known as the Chevalier de Bayard, descendant of a noble family in service to King Charles VIII of France
Victorias Visit to Louis Philippe in 1843: Fete Champetre... in the Forest of Eu, (1901)Victorias Visit to Louis Philippe in 1843: Fete Champetre given in Her Majestys Honour in the Forest of Eu, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
Ferdinand Phillippe. Lis. Cles. Hri. Duc d Orleans - Prince Royal, (1810-1842), c1830Ferdinand Phillippe. Lis. Cles. Hri. Duc d Orleans - Prince Royal, c1830. Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orleans (1810-1842) born in exile in Sicily
Vauban, (1633-1707), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechVauban, (1633-1707), c1830. Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) French military engineer during the reign of Louis XIV of France who worked on many of Frances major ports and harbours
Louis IX, Dispensing Justice in the Forest of Vincennes, (13th century), 1890. Creator: UnknownLouis IX. Dispensing Justice in the Forest of Vincennes, (13th century), 1890. Louis IX (1214-1270), developed French royal justice
Louis IX. Landing In Egypt, (1249), 1890. Creator: UnknownLouis IX. Landing In Egypt, (1249), 1890. Louis IX of France landed in 1249 at Damietta on the Nile during the Seventh Crusade 1248-1254, wher he was to be defeated by an Egyptian army
Louis Dauphin Fils de Louis XIV, (1661-1711), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechLouis Dauphin Fils de Louis XIV, (1661-1711) c1830. Louis, Grand Dauphin (1661-1711) eldest son of Louis XIV, King of France, and heir apparent to the French throne
Sully, (1560-1641), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechSully, (1560-1641), c1830. Maximilien de Bethune (1560-1641) nobleman, soldier and statesman who assisted king Henry IV in the rule of France, building an administrative system with new techniques
The Battle of Bouvines, (1214), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Bouvines, (1214), 1890. Fought on 27 July 1214 was the concluding battle of the Anglo-French War of 1213-1214
Cinq-Mars, (1620-1642), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechCinq-Mars, (1620-1642), c1830. Henri Coiffier de Ruze, Marquis of Cinq-Mars (1620-1642) favourite of King Louis XIII of France
Louis XVII, (1785-1795), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechLouis XVII, (1785-1795), c1830. Louis XVII (1785-1795) son of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, became heir apparent and Dauphin of France in 1789
La belle Feronnaire, c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechLa belle Feronnaire, c1830. Portrait of a lady, usually attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, known as Portrait of an Unknown Woman, reputedly a mistress of Francis I of France
Colbert, (1619-1683), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechColbert, (1619-1683), c1830. Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683) French politician and Minister of Finances under King Louis XIV. From " Lith de Delpech". [Delpech, Paris]
Henry IV, (1553-1610), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechHenry IV, (1553-1610), c1830. Henry IV, (1553-1610) first monarch in the House of Bourbon of the Capetian dynasty and protestant involved in the French Wars of Religion
Focquet, (1615-1680), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechFoucquet, (1615-1680), c1830. Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680) Minister of Finances in France from 1653-1661 under King Louis XIV. From " Lith de Delpech". [Delpech, Paris]
John Law, c1700-1710, (1890). Creator: UnknownJohn Law, c1700-1710, (1890). John Law (1671-1729) Scottish economist who believed money was a means of exchange and did not constitute wealth
Francis I, c1520-1540, (1890). Creator: UnknownFrancis I, c1520-1540, (1890). Francis I of France (1494-1547) King of France from 1515 until his death in 1547 the ninth king from the House of Valois and a patron of the arts
King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. Creator: UnknownKing John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. John II of France (1319-1364), surrounded and captured by the French army of Edward the Black Prince at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 during the Hundred Years
The English Passing The Somme, (1346), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe English Passing The Somme, (1346), 1890. Battle of Crecy (1346), during the Hundred Years War - the French under King Philip VI blockaded the River Somme trapping the English army led by King
Charles VI in the Forest of Le Mans, (1392), 1890. Creator: UnknownCharles VI in the Forest of Le Mans, (1392), 1890. Charles VI of France (1368-1422) is stopped by a madman in the Forest of Le Mans who says Stop, noble King, don t go any farther, you are betrayed!
Capture of Calais by the French Under the Duke of Guise, (1558), 1890. Creator: UnknownCapture of Calais by the French Under the Duke of Guise, 1890. The Siege of Calais was fought in early 1558 when Henry II of France sent Francis, Duke of Guise, to English-held Calais
Cardinal Richelieu, c1620-1630, (1890). Creator: UnknownCardinal Richelieu, c1620-1630, (1890). Armand Jean du Plessis (1585-1642) French clergyman, nobleman and statesman, consecrated as a bishop in 1607
Paris in the Seventeenth Century, (1890). Creator: UnknownParis in the Seventeenth Century, (1890). During the 17th century, Paris was ruled by three monarchs; Henry IV, Louis XIII, and Louis XIV, From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Cardinal Mazarin, c1640-1650, (1890). Creator: UnknownCardinal Mazarin, c1640-1650, (1890). Cardinal Jules Mazarin (1602-1661), Italian cardinal, diplomat and politician, who served as the chief minister to the kings of France Louis XIII
Henry IV of France, c1590-1600, (1890). Creator: UnknownHenry IV of France, c1590-1600, (1890). Henry IV of France (1553-1610) King of France from 1589 to 1610, first monarch from the House of Bourbon, in the Capetian dynasty
Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Creator: UnknownAssassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588) founded the Catholic League and was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion
Louis XIV, c1680-1690, (1890). Creator: UnknownLouis XIV, c1680-1690, (1890). Louis XIV (1638-1715), monarch of the House of Bourbon and King of France for 72 years and 110 days. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Madame de Pompadour, (1936). Creator: UnknownMadame de Pompadour, (1936). Portrait of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour (1721-1764), the mistress of Louis XV of France
Louis XVI taking leave of his family previous to his execution, (1782), 1816. Creator: UnknownLouis XVI taking leave of his family previous to his execution, (1782), 1816. Louis XVI (1754-1793) last king of France was arrested on 13 August 1792
Sainte Chapelle in Paris. Creator: UnknownSainte Chapelle in Paris. The 13th-century royal chapel is considered among the highest achievements of Rayonnant period Gothic architecture, and was commissioned by King Louis IX of France
Edward the Black Prince waiting on John King of France his Prisoner, 1773. CreatorEdward the Black Prince waiting on John King of France his Prisoner, 1773. King John II of France (1319-1364), taken prisoner after defeat at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 was invited to supper in
The Maid of Orleans receiving the Sword of St. Catherine, 1773. Creator: Charles GrignionThe Maid of Orleans receiving the Sword of St. Catherine, 1773. Joan of Arc (1412-1431) receiving the sword of St Catharine
Tragical Death of Jacob Van Ardevelt, 1773. Creator: Charles GrignionTragical Death of Jacob Van Ardevelt, 1773. Jacob Van Ardevelt murdered in Ghent, for supporting the cause of Edward III, King of England, against Philip of France. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786)
The Spanish ambassador surprises Henri IV playing with his children, 1817. Creator: IngresThe Spanish ambassador surprises Henri IV playing with his children, 1817. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris
The adulthood of Louis XIII. (The Marie de Medici Cycle), 1622-1625. Creator: RubensThe adulthood of Louis XIII. (The Marie de Medici Cycle), 1622-1625. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris
The Pass of Susa Taken by Louis XIII in 1629, ca 1631. Creator: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)The Pass of Susa Taken by Louis XIII in 1629, ca 1631. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris