Lechevallier Collection

Venetians in a gondola wearing bauta masks, 18th century, Italy, from a painting by Canaletto.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

French man in ballet costume, 17th century, from a ballet danced by King Louis XIV in Aix in 1660.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

French carpenter working with tools, 16th century.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A.J

Louis XIV, the Sun King, in ballet costume, 17th century
Gaston Jean Baptiste de France, duke of Orleans, France, 17th century.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Walloon soldier, 16th century, in a morion helmet, carrying a sword and halberd.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

French fool, 16th century, in tunic, codpiece and stockings, with fools cap, playing a flute.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Guillemardet, Ambassador of the French Republic, France, 18th century.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Representant du peuple, France, 18th century, from a contemporary print.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Fashionable man Incroyable, France, 18th century, from a print by Carle Vernet.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Swiss lady, 16th century, in bodice and silk dress with almoner (aumoniere) on a blue ribbon.. From a painting on vellum in the collection of Hippolyte Destailleur. Handcolored illustration by E

Foot valet to the kings household, 17th century
George Frederic Auguste, Prince of Wales, England, 18th century, . From a print by Adam Buck engraved by Wright and Ziegler, 1799. Handcolored illustration by E

Patrician of Nuremberg, 16th century, from the Stroemer family, in suit of armor and grand helmet.. From a precious example of Patriciens de Nuremberg, 1617, colored and finished in gold by G

Patrician of Nuremburg, 16th century, in plumed hat, yellow shirt and skirt with sword and dagger.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Fashionable woman Merveilleuse, France, 18th century, from a print by Carle Vernet.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Ernest Baumgartner, patrician of Nuremberg, court fashion of Charles IX and Henri III.. From an oil painting by Recape in 1570. Handcolored illustration by E

Cosimo II of Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, 17th century.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Pedro de Urbina, archbishop of Seville, Spain, 17th century, from an oil painting by Murillo.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

French woman, 17th century, from a painting by Abraham Bosse.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

German arquebuser of the 16th century in chainmail, puffed sleeves and patterned stockings.. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Woman of Alsace, 16th century Wife of a master
Woman of Alsace, 16th century. Wife of a master ropemaker of Strasbourg.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Heinrich Schmid, Swiss halberdier, 16th century.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

French lackey, 16th century.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

French labourer, 16th century, from a 1567 print.. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Woman of France, 16th century, from an engraving
Peasant woman of Milan, 18th century, Italy, from a print by Francesco Londonio.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

King Henry III of France, 16th century, wearing the blue sash of the Order of Saint Esprit.. Based on a painting in the Louvre. Handcolored illustration by E

French woman from the reign of King Henry III, 16th century.. From the collection of de Gaignieres. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

German mercenary, 16th century, carrying a sword and halberd
Peasant woman of Portugal, 16th century.. Based on a contemporary print. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain (1566-1633)
Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572), Seigneur de Chatillon, Marechal de France.. He wears a scarlet tabard decorated with his coat of arms (a blazoned eagle)

The artist Titian or Tiziano Vecelli playing the bass viol in dusty-pink silk cap and robes.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Lady of Florence, 16th century, in full gathered dress, blue underdress, blue veil, necklace.. From a fresco by Andrea del Sarto. Handcolored illustration by E

Venetian noblewoman, 16th century, brocade dress, lace collar, starched linen veil.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Women of Venice, 16th century, with bags of silkworm eggs.. Long dresses over underdresses, open to the bosom, long sleeves, lace collar. Handcolored illustration by E

German military drummer, 16th century, in slashed gold jacket over striped breeches and stockings.. From a print by Hans Guldenmund. Handcolored illustration by E

Italian noblewoman, 16th century, in ivory embroidered dress pearl and sapphire necklace.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Noblewoman of Lorraine, 16th century, in embroidered dress with goffered collar.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Pope Julius II (1503-1513), in scarlet mozzetta over a white surplice over cream cassock.. From a fresco by Raphael. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A

Woman from Grenada, 16th century, in long purple cape over a long brick-red dress.. With small toque headdress and blue alms purse. Handcolored illustration by E

Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua, in scarlet dress with train, over blue underdress.. From a painting by Lorenzo Costa. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A

Claude of Lorraine, first Duke of Guise (1496-1550), in brown cape over slashed jerkin.. From a portrait of him at the age of 30, lithograph signed by J. Jacquet. Handcolored illustration by E

German man competing in a sleigh race, 16th century.. The rider is Matthew Schwartz, a citizen of Augsburg. He wears a plumed cap, brown doublet over slashed crimson sleeves and trunk hose

Lady of honor at the court of Francis I, 16th century.. Grey robe with large sleeves, lined with fur, over a blue dress edged with lace. Handcolored illustration by E

King James IV of Scotland, mounted on a horse, wearing a cap, tunic, armor, stockings, boots.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Benedictine abbot, 16th century, carrying a bible and crook, wearing an embroidered mitre.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Courtier to Francis I, in short silk jacket over a slashed doublet, stockings, plumed hat.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Hunter at the time of Charles IX of France, with horn, dagger and short spear.. He wears a slashed gold doublet and gold hat, over green shirt and breeches. Handcolored illustration by E

Benedetto Caliari, Italian artist, wearing an elaboratetly embroidered silk tunic.. From a painting by Benedetto Caliaris brother Paolo Caliari, the Veronese, The Marriage at Cana

Woman of Paris, 16th century, in headdress, dark grey dress, lace collar, scarlet underdress.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Louise of Savoy, Duchess of Angouleme, the mother of King Francis I of France.. From a miniature. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

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"Lechevallier: A Journey Through Time and Fashion" Step into the enchanting world of Lechevallier, where history comes alive through a kaleidoscope of costumes and characters. Picture yourself in Venice, gliding along the canals on a gondola, surrounded by Venetians adorned with mysterious bauta masks that conceal their identities. Transport yourself to 17th-century France, where elegance meets artistry. Witness a French man gracefully twirling in a ballet costume, reminiscent of the grandeur that Louis XIV, the Sun King himself, brought to this exquisite form of expression. Immerse yourself further into history as you encounter a Walloon soldier from the 16th century donning an imposing morion helmet. His presence exudes strength and courage amidst turbulent times. But let's not forget the lighter side of history. Meet a French fool from the 16th century who brings laughter and merriment wherever he goes. Clad in his tunic with an exaggerated codpiece, he is sure to entertain both young and old alike. It also introduces us to notable figures such as Guillemardet, Ambassador of the French Republic. His diplomatic attire reflects his role as an envoy between nations during critical moments in history. Travel back to revolutionary France in the 18th century alongside "Representant du peuple, " individuals chosen by their fellow citizens to represent their interests. Their distinctive fashion choices symbolize both power and unity within society. Witness firsthand how fashion evolves over time as you encounter an Incroyable - a fashionable man from 18th-century France known for his extravagant style and impeccable taste. Cross borders into Switzerland during the 16th century and meet a Swiss lady dressed elegantly in her bodice made of luxurious silk fabric. Her attire showcases her refined taste while honoring her cultural heritage. Explore life behind palace doors with a foot valet to the king's household in 17th-century France.