Godefroy Collection

STANLEY & LIVINGSTONE 1871. The meeting of Henry Morton Stanley and David Livingstone at Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, 10 November 1871. Wood engraving, American, 1872, after Godefroy Durand

Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon (c1060-1100) 1st Crusade (1095-1099), showing Saracens firing arrows at Crusaders as they attempt to scale the walls

Plan of the Palace Honselaarsdijk, 1890. Creator: A.N. Godefroy
Plan of the Palace Honselaarsdijk, 1890. Plan of the Court Building, 1612-1814

French Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Fig 1: Initial from the time of Louis XII by [Geofroy] Tory. Fig 2: Initial from the time of Francois I by Tory

Proclamation of the Constitution in Madrid, 1820
Liberal Triennium (Trienio Liberal) (1820-1823). Proclamation of the Constitution in Madrid, 1820. Lithograph on paper by Godefroy Engelmann (1788-1839). Drawing by Eugene Lami (1800-1890)

Caricature of a duel between Godefroi Cavaignac (1801-45), minister of War and Jean Jaures (1859-1914)
CHT248207 Caricature of a duel between Godefroi Cavaignac (1801-45), minister of War and Jean Jaures (1859-1914) Socialist leader and pacifist, 1898 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by French School

Sarratoga [sic] (October 17, 1777), ca. 1777. Creator: Godefroy
Sarratoga [sic] (October 17, 1777), ca. 1777. [Surrender of General Burgoyneat Saratoga, New York. On 17 October 1777 General Burgoine

Jean du Barry, Lord of Renaud, Seigneur de la Renaudie, d. 1560. Aka Godefroi de Barri. Member of the Amboise conspiracy. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Bernard de Montfaucons collection

Fr 9084 f. 20v: Departure for the First Crusade (vellum)
BAL4484 Fr 9084 f.20v: Departure for the First Crusade (vellum) by William of Tyre (Archbishop) (c.1130-85); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Depart pour la premiere croisade)

Recontre d Anglais a Paris;Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 23, ca. 1815
Recontre d Anglais a Paris; Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 23, ca. 1815

L Amour et les Graces Arrivant de Londres;Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 24, 1815
L Amour et les Graces Arrivant de Londres; Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 24, 1815

La Promenade en Bokei;Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 26, 1816
La Promenade en Bokei; Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 26, 1816

Roulier Montant un Cote, 1823. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Roulier Montant un Cote, 1823

I Dream of Her in the Crashing Waves, 1818. Creator: Theodore Gericault
I Dream of Her in the Crashing Waves, 1818

Horses of Auvergne, 1822. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Horses of Auvergne, 1822

Entree du village des Bains, 1831. Creators: Godefroy Engelmann, Eugene Ciceri
Entree du village des Bains, 1831. [Entrance to the village of Les Bains]

Chateau de Pesteil aPolminhac, 1832. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Chateau de Pesteil a Polminhac, 1832. [Pesteil Castle in Polminhac]

Abside exterieur de l eglise Saint-Nectaire, 1831. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Abside exterieur de l eglise Saint-Nectaire, 1831. [Exterior apse of Church of Saint-Nectaire]

Croix sur la route de Clermont aRoyal, 1831. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Croix sur la route de Clermont a Royal, 1831. [Cross on the road from Clermont to Royal]

View of a Mountain Village, ca. 1829-33. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
View of a Mountain Village, ca. 1829-33

Gorge de Royat, 1831. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Gorge de Royat, 1831

Eglise Saint Jean, Thiers, 1831. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Eglise Saint Jean, Thiers, 1831. [Saint-Genes Church, Thiers]

Croix de Chaudesaigues, 1831. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Croix de Chaudesaigues, 1831. [Cross of Chaudes-Aigues]

Chateau de Pont-Gibaud, 1830. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Chateau de Pont-Gibaud, 1830. [Chateau-Dauphin at Pontgibaud]

Lac d Aidat, 1831. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Lac d Aidat, 1831. [Aidat Lake]

Donjon du Chateau de Polignac, 1830. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Donjon du Chateau de Polignac, 1830. [The keep of Polignac Castle]

The Monkey and the Leopard (The Monkey), 1818. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
The Monkey and the Leopard (The Monkey), 1818

The Fool Who Sells Wisdom, ca. 1818. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
The Fool Who Sells Wisdom, ca. 1818. [Le fou qui vend la sagesse]

Cavaignac, c1893. Creator: Reutlinger
Cavaignac, c1893. Portrait of French politician Jacques Marie Eugene Godefroy Cavaignac (1853-1905). From the collection of Felix Potin

Don Diegue, c1820s. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Don Diegue, c1820s. Character from " Le Cid" by Pierre Corneille - Don Diegue is the father of Don Rodrigue

Abbeville, Maison Grande, Rue de la Tarterie, early 19th century. Creators: Harry Willson
Abbeville, Maison Grande, Rue de la Tarterie, early 19th century. Houses in the Rue de la Tarterie in the town of Abbeville on the north coast of France

Mme. Gail, early 19th century. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Mme. Gail, early 19th century. Portrait of French singer and composer Sophie Gail (nee Garre, 1775-1819). She married Hellenist scholar Jean-Baptiste Gail but after they divorced in 1801 she toured

The surrender of the British Army at Yorktown, October 19, 1781, 1784. Private Collection

Names of plenipotentiaries of the Congress of Vienna, 1815, 1819. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Cavaignac, c1893. Artist: Pierre Petit
Cavaignac, c1893. Jacques Marie Eugene Godefroy Cavaignac (1853-1905), French politician. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Snuff-Box, c1740, (1918). Artists: Jean-Simeon Chardin, Godefroy
Snuff-Box, c1740, (1918). A snuff box produced by Jeweller M. Godefroy, painted in 1740 by Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin. From The Studio Volume 74. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

The Emperor Napoleon, 1805 (1813). Artist: J Godefroy
The Emperor Napoleon, 1805 (1813). Napoleon I (Bonaparte) (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804, pictured at the Battle of Austerlitz, 2 December 1805

Godfrey De Bouillon Siege Jerusalem 1099 First
Godfrey de Bouillon at the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First Crusade. Godfrey of Bouillon, 1060 - 1100. Frankish knight, and one of the leaders of the First Crusade

Hopman Ulrich cheated miserliness bribery guard
Hopman Ulrich or the cheated miserliness: the bribery, A guard with a sword asks a young man (Godefroy), who secretly visits his beloved (Sybille) at night for money

Hopman Ulrich cheated stinginess bribery guard
Hopman Ulrich or the cheated stinginess: the bribery, A guard with a sword asks a young man (Godefroy), who secretly visits his beloved (Sybille) at night for money

Les grottes d Osselles les orgues Franche-Comte
Les grottes d Osselles, les orgues (Franche-Comte), Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Engelmann, G

Eglise de Saint-Paulien Voyages pittoresques
Eglise de Saint-Paulien, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Dauzats, Adrien, 1804-1868, Engelmann, G. (Godefroy), 1788-1839, Lithography, black-and-white, 1833, Auvergne

Croix de Chaudesaigues Voyages pittoresques et
Croix de Chaudesaigues, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Engelmann, G. (Godefroy), 1788-1839, Isabey, Eugene, 1803-1886, Lithography, black-and-white, 1833, Auvergne

Vue generale Notre Dame Puy Voyages pittoresques
Vue generale de Notre Dame du Puy, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Engelmann, G. (Godefroy), 1788-1839, Lithography, black-and-white, 1833, Auvergne. Lith. de Engelmann

Entree de Montferrand Voyages pittoresques et
Entree de Montferrand, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Engelmann, G. (Godefroy), 1788-1839, Nodier, Charles, 1780-1844, Lithograph, 1820-1878

Rue des Gras a Clermont Voyages pittoresques
Rue des Gras a Clermont, Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l ancienne France, Engelmann, G. (Godefroy), 1788-1839, Nodier, Charles, 1780-1844, Lithograph, 1820-1878

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"Godefroy: A Journey Through Time and History" Step into the captivating world of Godefroy, a name that echoes through the annals of history. From leading sieges to shaping constitutions, this enigmatic figure has left an indelible mark on various epochs. In the midst of the 1st Crusade (1095-1099), Godefroy de Bouillon emerges as a formidable leader, orchestrating the siege of a town with unwavering determination. His strategic prowess and unwavering spirit inspire his comrades in their quest for Jerusalem's liberation. Fast forward to Madrid in 1820, where another proclamation takes place - the Proclamation of the Constitution. Amidst this pivotal moment in Spanish history, Godefroy's influence is felt once again, albeit indirectly. The ideals he fought for centuries prior continue to shape nations and societies. Delve further into time and witness French Renaissance typographic ornaments from 1898. These intricate designs bear testament to Godefroy's enduring legacy - even artistic expressions pay homage to his era-defining presence. Traveling back even further, we encounter "The Knights of Christ" depicted on panels within Ghent Altarpiece from 1432. Among these noble warriors stands Godefroy himself; his visage immortalized by skilled hands wielding brushes laden with oil paint. This masterpiece serves as a visual testament to his valorous deeds. But not all depictions are so grandiose; sometimes caricatures reveal more intimate moments in history. In one such instance from 1898, we find ourselves amidst a duel between two influential figures - minister of War Godefroi Cavaignac and pacifist Jean Jaures. Even here, our elusive protagonist finds himself entangled in political strife that spans generations.