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Francis The First Collection

"Francis the First: A Legacy of Battles, Captivity, and Cultural Patronage" Step back in time to witness the remarkable life of Francis I

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Portrait of Francois I King of France

Portrait of Francois I King of France
ETI4397252 Portrait of Francois I King of France.; (add.info.: Portrait of Francois I King of France.).

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24, 1525

Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24, 1525
JLJ4621116 Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24, 1525. Illustration, 1909, by Albert Robida (1848-1926). Particuliere collection

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Battle of Cerisolles between Francis Ist and Charles V, 1544 (print)

Battle of Cerisolles between Francis Ist and Charles V, 1544 (print)
2069101 Battle of Cerisolles between Francis Ist and Charles V, 1544 (print) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: The Battle of Ceresole (Italy)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917

The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917
808821 The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: 'All is lost in honor' Francis I after his capture at the Battle of Pavia (1525)

"All is lost in honor" Francis I after his capture at the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1896 (illustration)
7304516 "All is lost in honor" Francis I after his capture at the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Francis I of France at the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)

Francis I of France at the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)
1764302 Francis I of France at the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho) by Fragonard, Alexandre Evariste (1780-1850) (after); (add.info)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Leonard de Vinci offering his painting La Joconde to Francois 1er c. 1517, illustration

Leonard de Vinci offering his painting La Joconde to Francois 1er c. 1517, illustration
1764306 Leonard de Vinci offering his painting La Joconde to Francois 1er c. 1517, illustration by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Portrait of king Francois I, c. 1515 (oil on panel)

Portrait of king Francois I, c. 1515 (oil on panel)
1756232 Portrait of king Francois I, c.1515 (oil on panel) by Clouet, Jean (1485/90-1540); Chateau de Chantilly, Oise, France; (add.info.: French king Francois 1st (1494-1547) king in 1515-1547

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Portrait of king Francois I, 16th century (painting)

Portrait of king Francois I, 16th century (painting)
1756231 Portrait of king Francois I, 16th century (painting) by French School, (16th century); (add.info.: French king Francois 1st (1494-1547) king in 1515-1547, painting

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King of France Francois I (1494-1547)

Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Pavia on February 25, 1525
XEE4177294 Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Pavia on February 25, 1525. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946).DR Private collection

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: History of France: Maintains King Francois I (1494-1547) defeated at the Battle of Pavia

History of France: Maintains King Francois I (1494-1547) defeated at the Battle of Pavia
XEE4170882 History of France: Maintains King Francois I (1494-1547) defeated at the Battle of Pavia and prisoner in Madrid prison with his enemy King Charles V (or Charles V 1500-1558)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Marignan on 13 and 14 September 1515

The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Marignan on 13 and 14 September 1515
XEE4177273 The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Marignan on 13 and 14 September 1515. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946).DR Private collection

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Francois I, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Francois I, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206864 Francois I, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: F)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: The return of the battle of Marignan Armees of Francois I returning from Marignan (Maregnano)

The return of the battle of Marignan Armees of Francois I returning from Marignan (Maregnano) on 14 / 09 / 1515
JLJ4602889 The return of the battle of Marignan Armees of Francois I returning from Marignan (Maregnano) on 14/09/1515. Painting by Hippolyte Lecomte (1781-1857) 1829 Sun

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Portrait of King Francis I of France on horseback. 1867 (engraving)

Portrait of King Francis I of France on horseback. 1867 (engraving)
7234911 Portrait of King Francis I of France on horseback. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of King Francis I of France)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: 'The French King Francois I (1494-1547) in the port of Valencia '19th century (painting)

"The French King Francois I (1494-1547) in the port of Valencia "19th century (painting)
AIS5353155 " The French King Francois I (1494-1547) in the port of Valencia " 19th century (painting) by Albinana, Jose Bru (19th century); Museo de San Pio V, Valencia

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Entrevue du camp du Drap d or (engraving)

Entrevue du camp du Drap d or (engraving)
7179274 Entrevue du camp du Drap d or (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrevue du camp du Drap d or)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Montluc devant Francois Ier (engraving)

Montluc devant Francois Ier (engraving)
7194157 Montluc devant Francois Ier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montluc devant Francois Ier)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Francois Ier echange contre ses deux fils (engraving)

Francois Ier echange contre ses deux fils (engraving)
7194155 Francois Ier echange contre ses deux fils (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Ier echange contre ses deux fils)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Louise de Savoie (engraving)

Louise de Savoie (engraving)
7194146 Louise de Savoie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise de Savoie. Illustration for Histoire de France en Cent Tableaux by Paul Lehugeur)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Lisbonne bloquee par Ango (engraving)

Lisbonne bloquee par Ango (engraving)
7194153 Lisbonne bloquee par Ango (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lisbonne bloquee par Ango)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Bayard mourant et le duc de Bourbon (engraving)

Bayard mourant et le duc de Bourbon (engraving)
7194152 Bayard mourant et le duc de Bourbon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bayard mourant et le duc de Bourbon)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Bataille de Pavie (engraving)

Bataille de Pavie (engraving)
7179687 Bataille de Pavie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bataille de Pavie)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Francois Ier arme chevalier par Bayard (engraving)

Francois Ier arme chevalier par Bayard (engraving)
7194150 Francois Ier arme chevalier par Bayard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Ier arme chevalier par Bayard)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Bataille de Marignan (engraving)

Bataille de Marignan (engraving)
7194148 Bataille de Marignan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bataille de Marignan)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Le Havre, Tour de Francois Ier (engraving)

Le Havre, Tour de Francois Ier (engraving)
7179449 Le Havre, Tour de Francois Ier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Havre, Tour de Francois Ier)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Charles-Quint (engraving)

Charles-Quint (engraving)
7194149 Charles-Quint (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-Quint. Illustration for Histoire de France en Cent Tableaux by Paul Lehugeur (A Lahure)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Francois Ier (engraving)

Francois Ier (engraving)
7194144 Francois Ier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Ier. Illustration for Histoire de France en Cent Tableaux by Paul Lehugeur (A Lahure)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Charles-Quint a la Cour de France (engraving)

Charles-Quint a la Cour de France (engraving)
7194156 Charles-Quint a la Cour de France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-Quint a la Cour de France)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Marguerite de Valois (engraving)

Marguerite de Valois (engraving)
7194145 Marguerite de Valois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite de Valois)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Maison de Francois Ier (engraving)

Maison de Francois Ier (engraving)
7179782 Maison de Francois Ier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison de Francois Ier)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Henri VIII debarquant a Calais (engraving)

Henri VIII debarquant a Calais (engraving)
7194158 Henri VIII debarquant a Calais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri VIII debarquant a Calais)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Devastation de la Provence (engraving)

Devastation de la Provence (engraving)
7194154 Devastation de la Provence (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devastation de la Provence)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Henri VIII (engraving)

Henri VIII (engraving)
7194147 Henri VIII (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri VIII. Illustration for Histoire de France en Cent Tableaux by Paul Lehugeur (A Lahure)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Francis I of France and the wild boar in Amboise

Francis I of France and the wild boar in Amboise
2757036 Francis I of France and the wild boar in Amboise by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: History. France. Francis I of France and the wild boar in Amboise)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: F: Francis 1st

F: Francis 1st
6523674 F: Francis 1st by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Franco-English Leporello (Zebra - Zebra). Publisher unknown, s. d. (circa 1840)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Francois I (1494 - 1547) remained in the saddle the night before the Battle of Marignan

Francois I (1494 - 1547) remained in the saddle the night before the Battle of Marignan
GIA4764037 Francois I (1494 - 1547) remained in the saddle the night before the Battle of Marignan, September 1515. Engraving of the 19th century

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Interview of Francois I and Henry VIII at the camp du cloth d Or on June 7

Interview of Francois I and Henry VIII at the camp du cloth d Or on June 7
JLJ4579737 Interview of Francois I and Henry VIII at the camp du cloth d Or on June 7, 1520 Detail depicting characters drinking around the fountain

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): 'The Battle of Pavia on 25 February 1525

Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): "The Battle of Pavia on 25 February 1525
JLJ4588270 Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): " The Battle of Pavia on 25 February 1525, exit from the Garrison of Pavia and from the Swiss" The Battle of Pavia (Pavia)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: War of Italy (1521-1526): the Battle of Pavia (24 February 1525), 1930 (engraving)

War of Italy (1521-1526): the Battle of Pavia (24 February 1525), 1930 (engraving)
ELD4856037 War of Italy (1521-1526): the Battle of Pavia (24 February 1525), 1930 (engraving) by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: The Battle of Marignan in 1515. Tomb of the Heart of the King of France Francois I

The Battle of Marignan in 1515. Tomb of the Heart of the King of France Francois I
JLJ4645774 The Battle of Marignan in 1515. Tomb of the Heart of the King of France Francois I (1494-1547): Low relief by Pierre Bontemps (circa 1507-1568), 1555-1556 Saint Denis

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Risorgimento - Battle of Montebello della Battaglia (Italy)

Risorgimento - Battle of Montebello della Battaglia (Italy)
XEE4141267 Risorgimento - Battle of Montebello della Battaglia (Italy), 21 May 1859: French general Elie Frederic Forey (1804 - 1872), commander of the Italian army

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Francois 1st, weapon Chevalier by Bayard, in Marignan - Illustration 19th century

Francois 1st, weapon Chevalier by Bayard, in Marignan - Illustration 19th century
LSE4095319 Francois 1st, weapon Chevalier by Bayard, in Marignan - Illustration 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho)

King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho)
5996223 King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho)

Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho)
972374 Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525

Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525
LLM461663 Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525)

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia

The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia
STC441431 The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

Background imageFrancis The First Collection: The Battle of Pavia. The Capture of Francois I (1494-1547) 24th February 1525 (tapestry)

The Battle of Pavia. The Capture of Francois I (1494-1547) 24th February 1525 (tapestry)
XIR179479 The Battle of Pavia. The Capture of Francois I (1494-1547) 24th February 1525 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541) (after); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania



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"Francis the First: A Legacy of Battles, Captivity, and Cultural Patronage" Step back in time to witness the remarkable life of Francis I, a monarch whose reign was marked by both triumphs and tribulations. In 1515, he cemented his place in history with a resounding victory at the Battle of Marignano against his rival forces. This momentous event is immortalized in an exquisite chromolitho artwork that captures the intensity and grandeur of this clash. However, not all battles ended favorably for Francis I. The infamous Battle of Pavia in 1525 saw him captured by his adversary Charles V, leaving him to utter those haunting words: "All is lost in honor. " An evocative illustration from 1896 brings forth the anguish and despair felt during this dark period. Beyond warfare, Francis I's patronage extended to cultural endeavors as well. Leonardo da Vinci himself presented his masterpiece La Joconde (Mona Lisa) to this enlightened king around 1517. Depicted vividly through an enchanting illustration from that era, it showcases their profound connection and mutual admiration for artistry. Portraits painted during different periods offer glimpses into Francis I's regal visage - one rendered on panel circa 1515 exudes power and charisma while another from the sixteenth century reveals a more matured ruler adorned with opulent attire. The Revolt of Pavia further highlights the tumultuous times faced by Francis I. Engraved meticulously by Jacques Joseph Coiny in aquatint technique, it portrays a significant historical event that occurred during May 1796. Delving deeper into history books enriched with captivating images allows us to witness firsthand how King Francois I valiantly fought against King Charles V at various battlegrounds like Cerisolles (1544) or Pavia (1521-1526).