Anjou Collection (page 2)

King Henry V of England boarding Trinity at Southampton
King Henry V of England boarding the Trinity at Southampton, 10 August 1415. The king in crown, helm and suit of armor. Knights in plate armor with comical helmets

Illuminated calendar for August 1846
Calendar for August with figures of Joel and St. Bartholomew, quote from Thessalonians, disciples, woman with wheat, birds, foliage and castles

Illuminated calendar for July 1846
Calendar for July with figures of Sophomas and St. Philip, quote from Colossians, disciples, lion, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for June 1846
Calendar for June with figures of Amos and St. James the Less, quote from Philippians, disciples, crab, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for May 1846
Calendar for May with figures of Olee and St. Thomas, quote from Ephesians, disciples, Adam and Eve, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for April 1846
Calendar for April with figures of Zechariah and St. John the Evangelist, quote from Galatians, disciples, castles, bull, birds and foliage. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou

Illuminated calendar for March 1846
Calendar for March with figures of Elias and St. James the Greater, quote from Corinthians, disciples, lamb, castles, birds and foliage. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for February 1846
Calendar for February with figures of David and St. Andrew, quote from Romans, disciples, birds, fish and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Title page from illuminated calendar for 1846
Title page with calligraphy and decorative design with foliage, birds. angel and mythical creature with lance and shield. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for December 1846
Calendar for December with figures of Daniel and St. Matthew, quote from Epistle to the Hebrews, disciples, man slaying a boar with an axe, goat, dog, birds, foliage and castles

Illuminated calendar for November 1846
Calendar for November with figures of Ezekiel and St. Jude, quote from Epistle to Philemon, disciple, centaur with bow, birds, foliage and castles

Illuminated calendar for October 1846
Calendar for October with figures of Malachi and St. Simon, quote from Tyrus, disciples, boar, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for January 1846
Calendar for January with figures of Jeremias and St. Petrus, quote from Paul, musicians, disciples, mythical creatures and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Tree carnation varieties, Dianthus caryophyllus: Ariadne 1, Beauty 2, Garibaldi 3, Perfection 4, Queen of Whites 5, Queen of Yellows 6

Design for a panel from King Renes Honeymoon cabinet
HTL94047 Design for a panel from King Renes Honeymoon cabinet, 1851 (gouache on paper) (see 2043 for cabinet) by Burne-Jones

Portrait of Edward III (1312-77) King of England from 1327 from
STC146700 Portrait of Edward III (1312-77) King of England from 1327 from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

The Chateau d Angers, completed 1238 (photo)
XIR228253 The Chateau d Angers, completed 1238 (photo) by French School, (13th century); Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France; (add.info.: towers on garden pits; ); French, out of copyright

Traditional Anjou peasant costume, 19th century engraving
JLJ4566713 Traditional Anjou peasant costume, 19th century engraving. Paris, library of decorative arts by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Flight of Queen Margaret and Prince Edward. Queen Margaret of Anjou, wife of King Henry VI, fleeing into a forest after the Battle of Hexham (15 May 1464, Wars of the Roses) with her son

Rene of Anjou (engraving)
818798 Rene of Anjou (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene of Anjou (1409-1480)

Window depicting Francois de Bourbon (1539-92) Prince Dauphin
XIR223623 Window depicting Francois de Bourbon (1539-92) Prince Dauphin, Rene d Anjou (1550-74) Duchesse de Montpensier, Henri de Bourbon (1573-1608) Duc de Montpensier and Catherine de Joyeuse

The knights gather for a tournament for King
The knights gather for an enclosed-field tournament or melee for King Rene of Anjou, 15th Century. Knights on horseback face off within an enclosure before royal spectators

Ermengarde, daughter of Fulk IV, Count of Anjou, died 1147
Ermengarde, daughter of Fulk IV the Quarreler, Count of Anjou, died 1147. In tall headdress with veil, red velvet dress trimmed with fur, long crakows or poulaines, holding a book

King Henry VI of England and his queen, Margaret of Anjou
King Henry VI (kneeling in prayer) and his queen, Margaret of Anjou, with a courtier. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon. Francois de France, Duc d Alencon, d Anjou et de Brabant, son of Henri III and Catherine de Medici, reign of King Henri III of France

Mary of Anjou, queen of France, wife to King Charles VII, Marie d Anjou 1404-1463. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after an original portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VI 15 from Le

Lady of the court of Rene of Anjou (coloured engraving)
971792 Lady of the court of Rene of Anjou (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady of the court of Rene of Anjou, 15th Century)

Geoffrey Plantagenet, the Father of King Henry II
Geoffrey Plantagenet (1113-1151), the Count of Anjou, Touraine and Maine by inheritance from 1129, and also Duke of Normandy by conquest from 1144

Rene, Duc d Anjou at Aix-en-Provence
Rene, Duc d Anjou and Comte de Provence (1409-80) in procession with his courtiers at Aix-en-Provence. Date: circa 1460

Armor of Henry II, King of France (reigned 1547-59), c. 1555 (steel, gold, silver
3614056 Armor of Henry II, King of France (reigned 1547-59), c.1555 (steel, gold, silver, leather, textile) Date: ca. 1555 Medium: Steel, gold, silver, leather, textile by French School

Margaret of Anjou and the Bandit (engraving)
3628794 Margaret of Anjou and the Bandit (engraving) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou and the Bandit)

Anjou peasant costumes. 19th century engraving. Paris, Decorative Arts
JLJ4611033 Anjou peasant costumes. 19th century engraving. Paris, Decorative Arts by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Louis 2d of Anjou, King of Naples and Sicily, Richard 2d, King of England (engraving)
5222520 Louis 2d of Anjou, King of Naples and Sicily, Richard 2d, King of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis 2d of Anjou)

Facsimile of a letter from Elizabeth I to Francois de Valois
STC146741 Facsimile of a letter from Elizabeth I to Francois de Valois, Duc d Anjou and d Alencon from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth

Statue of Margaret of Anjou (marble)
YOU997174 Statue of Margaret of Anjou (marble) by Taulet, Ferdinand (1821-1904); Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou (French)

The Marriage of Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou in 1445
LSE997172 The Marriage of Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou in 1445, 1793 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Tour d Evrault and the refectory (photo)
XIR229515 View of the Tour d Evrault and the refectory (photo) by French School; Fontevrault Abbey, Fontevrault (Fontevraud)

Seal of King Richard I (wax and parchment) (ref ChAnt / B / 349)
XCF286441 Seal of King Richard I (wax and parchment) (ref ChAnt/B/349) by English School; Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent

View of the Tour d Evrault (photo)
XIR249226 View of the Tour d Evrault (photo) by French School, (12th century); Fontevrault Abbey, Fontevrault (Fontevraud)

Catherine of Medici, Queen of France, as Widow (oil on paper)
3959927 Catherine of Medici, Queen of France, as Widow (oil on paper) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72) (after); 37.5 x 26.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: late copy)

"There is your city, my lads. Go take possession of it"
3083046 " There is your city, my lads. Go take possession of it", illustration from Romance of History: The Netherlands, 1920s (colour litho) by McCormick

Robert d Arbrissel (1045-1116) preaching in the forest of Fontevraud (Anjou
XEE4409319 Robert d Arbrissel (1045-1116) preaching in the forest of Fontevraud (Anjou) where he founded the order of the abbey of Fontevrault (Fontevraud) in 1101

Prince Hercule-Francois, Duc d Alencon, 1572 (oil on canvas)
3428141 Prince Hercule-Francois, Duc d Alencon, 1572 (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); 188.6x102.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Francis)

Henry II was born in 1131, crowned in 1154, and died in 1189 (engraving)
6020270 Henry II was born in 1131, crowned in 1154, and died in 1189 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry II was born in 1131, crowned in 1154)

Robert d Arbrissel (1045-1116) building foliage huts in the forest of Craon in Anjou
XEE4142265 Robert d Arbrissel (1045-1116) building foliage huts in the forest of Craon in Anjou. Engraving from 1846 in " Lives of the saints". Private collection

Pentecost and a Preaching Scene, Book of Hours (Use of Paris) (ink & colour on vellum)
1764376 Pentecost and a Preaching Scene, Book of Hours (Use of Paris) (ink & colour on vellum) by French School, (15th century); 5.7x4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Bergerac is besieged by le duc d Anjou Date: circa 1345

Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou
Geoffrey V (1113 - 1151), called the Handsome or the Fair, Comte dAnjou, father of King Henry II of England

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"Anjou: A Tale of Power, Intrigue, and Resilience" Step into the captivating world of Anjou, a region that witnessed the rise and fall of mighty dynasties. From its roots as the Angevin kings' stronghold in both France and Britain to its influential figures like Margaret of Anjou, this land holds tales that have shaped history. Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, laid the foundation for an empire that spanned two nations. His descendants would go on to become legendary rulers such as Henry II and Richard the Lionheart. The map of England and France in 1154 reveals their vast dominion. One notable figure from Anjou's rich tapestry is Margaret of Anjou. As Queen Consort to King Henry VI, she wielded immense power during a tumultuous era known as the Wars of the Roses. Her resilience shines through even today in portrayals like Margaret of Anjou/Shaw or Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the Duke of York's head. Marie added another layer to this fascinating narrative by becoming Queen Consort to King Charles VII of France. Her influence extended beyond borders as she navigated political complexities with grace. Artistic representations bring these stories alive; Geoffrey V's tomb effigy at Le Mans Cathedral showcases his regal presence while "New Worshiping Of The Beast" from Apocalypse d'Angers depicts Angers' artistic prowess. Intriguing anecdotes also emerge amidst historical events - imagine Margaret asking a robber for mercy or witnessing King Henry VI marrying her against all odds. Anjou stands tall as a testament to resilience amid shifting tides - it has witnessed empires rise and crumble but remains etched in our collective memory forever.