Capet Collection

Studio Scene (Adélaïde Labille-Guiard Portrays Joseph-Marie Vien), 1808. Creator: Capet, Marie-Gabrielle (1761-1818)
Studio Scene (Adelaide Labille-Guiard Portrays Joseph-Marie Vien), 1808. Found in the collection of the Neue Pinakothek, Munich

Charles Claude de Flahaut (1730-1809), Comte d Angiviller, 1763. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Charles Claude de Flahaut (1730-1809), Comte d Angiviller, 1763

Louis XVI received by the new Mayor of Paris, July 17 1789, (19th / early 20th century). Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
Louis XVI is received by the new Mayor of Paris, Jean Sylvain Bailly, July 17 1789 (19th/early 20th century). One of the instigators of the Oath of the Tennis Court

Louis VI (1081-1137) at the Battle of Brenneville, 1119. Eng
Louis VI (1081-1137). King of the Franks. Louis VI the Fat in the Battle of Brenneville, 1119. Engraving. Colored

LOUIS XVI ON TRIAL
Louis XVI - known as citoyen Louis Capet - appears before the Convention Nationale to hear the charges brought against him. He will be found guilty and condemned to die. Date: 25 December 1792

Hugues Capet is elected king of France by the nobles, at Senlis Date: 987

Robert I of France (865-923), crowned King of the Franks in 922, killed by soldier of Charles III
XEE4183540 Robert I of France (865-923), crowned King of the Franks in 922, killed by soldier of Charles III: Engraving in " Histoire de France populaire" by Henri Martin. 19th century

Hugh Capet takes the oath, c. 1882 (wood engraving)
DGC437462 Hugh Capet takes the oath, c.1882 (wood engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rising against Charles III the Simple by the lords led by Robert (865-923
XEE4409394 Rising against Charles III the Simple by the lords led by Robert (865-923) who became King of France in 922 as Robert I, Soissons 920 (engraving) by Moreau

The Arrest of Louis XVI (1754-93) at Varennes, 22nd June 1791 (coloured engraving)
CHT211706 The Arrest of Louis XVI (1754-93) at Varennes, 22nd June 1791 (coloured engraving) by Bulthuis, Jan (1750-1801) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Dutch

Statue of St. Louis (1214-70), late 15th or beginning of 16th century (glazed terracotta)
XIR208697 Statue of St. Louis (1214-70), late 15th or beginning of 16th century (glazed terracotta) by French School, (15th century); Musee d Art et d Archeologie, Moulins, France; French

Portrait of Robert I (866--923), King of West Francia from 922 to 923
XEE4309940 Portrait of Robert I (866--923), King of West Francia from 922 to 923, engraving from " Instruction sur l Histoire de France" by Charles Constant Le Tellier 1821 by Unknown

Print of a Portrait Medal of Louis XVI, possibly 1789-90. Attributed to Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Portrait of Louis XVI, Henri IV, and Louis XII, 1791. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of Louis XVI, Henri IV, and Louis XII, 1791. After Piat Joseph Sauvage

Portrait of Louis XVI, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Louis XVI, late 18th century

Caricature Showing Louis XVI as a Ram, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Caricature Showing Louis XVI as a Ram, 18th century

Medal Louis XII, King of France (r. 1498-15155), and Anne of Brittany (1476-1514), French, ca. 1499

LOUIS XVI SEPARATED
Known now as Louis Capet, Louis XVI is separated from his family as they are incarcerated in the Tour du Temple, Paris. Date: 26 August 1792

FRENCH ROYALS IN PRISON
Louis Capet and his family, no longer treated as royals, dine in the Temple prison : their gaoler announces that it is 3pm and hiswife and sister and niece must leave his cell Date: August 1792

Louis XVI Entering Paris, October 6, 1789, 1789. Creator: Jacques Francois Joseph Swebach
Louis XVI Entering Paris, October 6, 1789, 1789

The Grand Monarck Discovered in a Pot de Chambre, or The Fugitives Turning Tail, June 28, 1791

Magna Charta Island, c1870. Magna Carta Island on the River Thames in Berkshire, where King John sealed the Magna Carta in 1215

Louis XII, 1509, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Louis XII, 1509, (1907). Portrait of King Louis XII of France (1462-1515), sitting on a throne, with angels holding a crown over his head

Portrait of Francois-Andre Vincent (1746-1816), 1816. Creator: Capet, Marie-Gabrielle
Portrait of Francois-Andre Vincent (1746-1816), 1816. Private Collection

Louis XVI, (c1820-1840). Creator: Delpech
Louis XVI, (c1820-1840). Portrait of King Louis XVI of France (1754-1793) with a facsimile of his signature

Ludwig XVI, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Ludwig XVI, (1933). Portrait of King Louis XVI of France, the last King of France before the French Revolution. After the monarchy was abolished

Louis VIII, known as the Lion, King of France, (1790). Louis VIII (1187-1226) became king of France in 1223. He had previously been offered the crown of England during the revolt of the barons

Independence of the United States, 1786. Artist: L Roger
Independence of the United States, 1786. French allegory commemorating the friendship between France and the United States

Hugh Capet takes the Sovereigns Oath, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Hugh Capet takes the Sovereigns Oath, 1882. Private Collection

Hugh Capet proclaimed King by the nobles in May 987. Artist: Alaux, Jean (1786-1864)
Hugh Capet proclaimed King by the nobles in May 987. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Marie Leczinska, c1748. Artist: Maurice-Quentin de La Tour
Marie Leczinska, c1748. Maria Karolina Zofia Felicja Leszczynska (1703-1768), wife of King Louis XV of France and was the grandmother of Louis XVI, Louis XVIII, and Charles X

Trial of Louis XVI of France, 1792 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. IV, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

Marie-Louise-Elisabeth de Maille, comtesse de Sorans, ((1742-1812), 1763 (1906)
Marie-Louise-Elisabeth de Maille, comtesse de Sorans (1742-1812), 1763. She was lady in waiting of Madame Clotilde and later of Madame Elisabeth, the two sisters of Louis XVI

Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon, 1st July 987 (1882-1884). Artist: Ahurel
Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon, 1st July 987 (1882-1884). Hugh Capet (c938-996) was elected King of France in 987, founding the Capetian dynasty

Louis XVI. Gold Repeater, (c. 1770), Old Chelsea Porcelain Porringer and Cover, (c. 1710), 1903
Louis XVI, Gold Repeater, by Vauche, Paris, Date about 1770, Old Chelsea Porcelain Porringer and Cover, Queen Anne Gold Repeater, By Ferron, London, Date circa 1710. From The Connoisseur Vol

Chateau de Versailles, France, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Chateau de Versailles, France, 1937. Illustration from Frankreich: Baukunst, Landschaft Und Volksleben, a work on French architecture, landscape and people by Martin Hurlimann, (Berlin, 1937)

Hugh Capet, King of France. Hugh Capet (c938-996) became King of France in 987, founding the Capetian dynasty

Countess de la Motte, late 18th century. In 1785, the Comtesse de La Motte was involved in the scandalous Affair of the Diamond Necklace at the court of Louis XVI. Engraved for the Ladys Magazine

Costume During The Time Of Louis XVI, (1885). Artist: Durin
Costume During The Time Of Louis XVI, (1885). Louis XVI was king of France from 1774 until 1792 when he was beheaded by the revolutionary regime

French costume: Louis XVI, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1780-1789, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)

Louis, the eldest son of Philip Auguste, king of France, lies ill in bed, 1191, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Louis, the eldest son of Philip Auguste, king of France, lies ill in bed, 1191, (1843). After a woodcut from the chronicles of St Denis written in the reign of Charles VI

Self-Portrait, 1783. Artist: Capet, Marie-Gabrielle (1761-1818)
Self-Portrait, 1783. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

The Coronation of Louis XVI of France, 1775. Artist: Jean-Michel Moreau
The Coronation of Louis XVI of France, 1775. Louis (1754-1793) succeeded his father Louis XV as king in 1774 and was crowned on 11 June 1775

View of the Tapis Vert in Versailles, 19th century. Artist: Fanny Robert
View of the Tapis Vert in Versailles, 19th century. Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette are depicted in the foreground. From the Musee National du Chateau, Versailles, France

The Duc de Berry, later King Louis XVI, aged 15, c1769. Artist: Louis Michel van Loo
The Duc de Berry, later King Louis XVI, aged 15, c1769. From the Musee National du Chateau, Versailles, France

Louis XVI at the Bar of the National Convention, December 26th 1792 (1796). French Revolution: having been asked by the President of the Convention if he had anything to say in his own defence

Les Trois Epoques, Revolution of 1830, Paris. Caricature showing Louis XVI, Napoleon and Charles X fleeing the wrath of the Paris mob in 1791, 1814 and 1830 respectively

Seventh Crusade (1248-1254). Conquest of Damietta (June 7, 1249). Saint Louis (1214-1270) conquest the city and returned him to the Muslims. Engraving in The Religious Revolution, 1880. Colored

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"From the Battle of Brenneville to the Trial of Louis XVI: The Captivating History of Capet" Step back in time to witness pivotal moments in history, all connected by the name "Capet. " In 987, Hugues Capet was elected king of France by nobles at Senlis, marking a significant turning point for the nation. As the first King of the Franks, he laid the foundation for a dynasty that would shape centuries to come. Fast forward to 1081 when Louis VI led his troops into battle at Brenneville. This clash exemplified his determination and strategic prowess as he fought for England against formidable opponents. The Seventh Crusade brought further glory and turmoil. In 1248, Damietta fell under siege during this holy war. Witnessing this conquest on June 7th must have been awe-inspiring yet hauntingly brutal. Centuries later, Charles Claude de Flahaut, Comte d'Angiviller made his mark as an influential figure in French society. His patronage of artists like Jean-Baptiste Greuze showcased his refined taste and support for cultural endeavors. However, not all events associated with they were celebratory. Robert I's coronation in 922 ended tragically when he was killed by one of Charles III's soldiers. This act sparked rebellion among lords who rose against Charles III himself. Perhaps one of history's most infamous moments occurred on January 21st, 1793 -the execution of Louis XVI. The colored engraving vividly portrays this somber event that forever changed France and its monarchy. Yet amidst these tumultuous times emerged acts of courage and defiance like Hugh Capet taking an oath or Louis XVI's attempted escape from Varennes on June 22nd, 1791. These instances remind us that even in dark times hope persists. As we delve into these captivating stories intertwined with the name "Capet, " we uncover the tapestry of French history.