Montfaucon Collection

Marguerite de Chalons, comtesse de Tonnerre d. 1463
Marguerite de Chalons, comtesse de Tonnerre, wife of Olivier de Husson, chamberlain to King Charles VII of France, d. 1463. She wears a hennin and a tunic dress with mahoitre sleeves

Jupiter, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Jupiter, 1757. From a sculpture in the Chateau de Versailles. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

MARIGNY HANGED - 1
When Philippe IV dies his unpopular minister, Enguerrand de Marigny, is accused (unjustly) of various crimes including corruption, and hanged at Montfaucon. Date: 30 April 1315

MARIGNY HANGED - 2
When Philippe IV dies his unpopular minister, Enguerrand de Marigny, is accused (unjustly) of various crimes including corruption, and hanged at Montfaucon. Date: 30 April 1315

FLOGGING NEAR-DEAD HORSE
Montfaucon, on the outskirts of Paris : a wagon-driver flogs a nearly dead horse which has collapsed trying to draw a wagon containing a truly dead cab-horse. Date: 1860

Constance of Castile (1136-1160), Queen of France to King Louis VII, from her tomb effigy in the basilica of
6340049 Constance of Castile (1136-1160), Queen of France to King Louis VII, from her tomb effigy in the basilica of Saint-Denis

Amaury de Montfort, 1192-1241, Grand Constable of France, and crusader knights in hauberk, armorial tunic
6340117 Amaury de Montfort, 1192-1241, Grand Constable of France, and crusader knights in hauberk, armorial tunic, caparisoned horses

Louis the Young, Louis VII, King of the Franks, 1120-11880, and two figures of Agnes of Baudement, 1130-1204
6340042 Louis the Young, Louis VII, King of the Franks, 1120-11880, and two figures of Agnes of Baudement, 1130-1204, wife of Robert I of Dreux (from her tomb and seal in Abbays de St by Villain)

Crusader knights on horseback with lances, and male costume of robe and cloak lined with ermine fur, 13th century
6340124 Crusader knights on horseback with lances, and male costume of robe and cloak lined with ermine fur, 13th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Louis IX, Saint Louis, King of France, 1214-1270, with crown, sceptres, ermine robes with fleurs-de-lys
6340097 Louis IX, Saint Louis, King of France, 1214-1270, with crown, sceptres, ermine robes with fleurs-de-lys, and figure in civil costume of his reign by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

The Duke of Wellingtons Statue (engraving)
1101926 The Duke of Wellingtons Statue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Wellingtons Statue)

Fortune, Montfaucon, vol 2 (engraving)
5200920 Fortune, Montfaucon, vol 2 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortune, Montfaucon, vol 2)

Portal of the Abbey of St. Germain de Pres, Paris, with statues of the Frankish king Clovis, and his children Ingomer, Chlodomer, Childebert, Chlothar, Clotilde and Theuderic

Anne, Duchess of Brittany, Queen of France, 1477-1514. Anne de Bretagne, Reine de France. Handcoloured lithograph by Georges Lafosse after a miniature by Jean Marot in Bernard de Montfaucons

Isabelle of Portugal, Duchess of Burgundy, d. 1472
Isabelle of Portugal, Duchess of Burgundy, duchesse de Bourgogne, third wife of Philippe le Bon, d. 1472. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in the manuscript Chroniques de

Combat between Macaire and the Dog of Montargis (from Montfaucon) (engraving)
3637756 Combat between Macaire and the Dog of Montargis (from Montfaucon) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eagle on Roman Standard (engraving)
971473 Eagle on Roman Standard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eagle on Roman Standard)

Trophy of Roman arms (engraving)
971509 Trophy of Roman arms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trophy of Roman arms)

Portrait of Enguerrand of Marigny (litho) (b / w photo)
698873 Portrait of Enguerrand of Marigny (litho) (b/w photo) by Boulenaz, Edmond (b.1859); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Enguerrand de Marigny (1260-1315); Grand chamberlain

Duke of Burgundy (engraving)
3649956 Duke of Burgundy (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Burgundy. Henry V. From a print in Montfaucon)

Bastard of Orleans (engraving)
3649912 Bastard of Orleans (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bastard of Orleans. First part of Henry VI, Act I, Scene II. From a portrait in Montfaucon)

Montfaucon, (1655-1741), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Montfaucon, (1655-1741), 1830. Bernard de Montfaucon (1655-1741) French Benedictine monk and scholar disciplined in palaeography regarded as one of the founders of archaeology

Chief of the Franks, c5th-9th century (1882-1884). Artist: Meunier
Chief of the Franks, c5th-9th century (1882-1884). On horseback, carrying a mace. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Apollo, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Apollo, 1757. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. From a private collection

The Sun, 1757. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

Vestal, 1747. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Vestal, 1747. From a sculpture in the Chateau de Versailles. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

Juno, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Juno, 1757. From a sculpture in the Chateau de Versailles. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

Seven days of the week. Twilight, morning, dawn, the evening, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Seven days of the week. Twilight of morning, dawn, the evening, 1757. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

Icarus and Daedalus, 1887. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Icarus and Daedalus, 1887. A plate from Gaston Tissandiers Histoire des ballons, 1887. Private Collection

The origin of Rome, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
The origin of Rome, 1757. Anchises was carried from the burning city of Troy on his sons shoulders Aeneas. The journey of Aeneas from Troy

Faun or Satyr, after a Roman statue, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Faun or Satyr, after a Roman statue, 1757. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

Vertumne, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Vertumne, 1757. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

Bacchus, after a Roman statue, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Bacchus, after a Roman statue, 1757. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

Hercules who carries the world, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Hercules who carries the world, 1757. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

Mercury and the Ox, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Mercury and the Ox, 1757. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

A representation of August, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of August, 1757. A naked man drinking from a large cup, symbolizing the heat. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757

A representation of November, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of November, 1757. A priest of Isis. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

A representation of October, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of October, 1757. A naked man holding a hare and a basket. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

A representation of September, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of September, 1757. A naked man holding a lizard, and two tanks symbolize the grape harvest. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures

A representation of January, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of January, 1757. A Roman consul. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757

Saturn, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Saturn, 1757. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

A representation of July, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of July, 1757. A naked man holding a money purse. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

A representation of June, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of June, 1757. A naked man with cabran solar, a sickle symbolizing the summer and the harvests. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures

A representation of May, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of May, 1757. A man carrying a basket of flowers, and a peacock. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

A representation of February, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of February, 1757. A woman with a duck, a heron, a fish and a urn symbolizing the rain. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris

A representation of April, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of April, 1757. A man dancing and playing music in front of a statue of Venus. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757

A representation of March, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
A representation of March, 1757. A man in the skin of a she-wolf, with a swallow and a goat symbolising the beginning of spring

Le dieu somne Supplement au livre de l antiquitee
Le dieu somne, Supplement au livre de l antiquitee expliquee et representee en figures, Montfaucon, Bernard de, 1655-1741, Engraving, 1757. Plate no. 79

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"Montfaucon: A Tapestry of History and Legends" Step into the enchanting world of Montfaucon, where history comes alive through captivating stories and intriguing imagery. From the haunting tales of Marigny Hanged to the valiant knights in their armorial tunic, this place is a treasure trove of secrets waiting to be discovered. In one corner, we find ourselves amidst the flogging near-dead horse, a scene that speaks volumes about the harsh realities faced by those who dared challenge authority. Nearby stands Marguerite de Chalons, comtesse de Tonnerre d. 1463; her tomb effigy tells us of a woman whose legacy lives on even after her passing. Le surintendant Semblancay's journey to his final destination at Montfaucon gibet unfolds before our eyes in vivid color lithography – a reminder that justice can sometimes be cruel and unforgiving. Meanwhile, Constance of Castile's tomb effigy in Saint-Denis Basilica reminds us of love's enduring power as she forever rests beside her beloved King Louis VII. Amaury de Montfort and his crusader knights take center stage next, their hauberk-clad figures evoking images of chivalry and honor from centuries past. Their caparisoned horses stand proudly as symbols of strength and loyalty. Louis the Young appears with Agnes of Baudement by his side – an inseparable duo immortalized through tombs and seals found within Abbays de St. Their presence transports us back to an era when romance blossomed amidst political turmoil. Crusader knights charge forward on majestic steeds wielding lances with unwavering determination etched upon their faces. The robes lined with ermine fur remind us that even warriors possess elegance beneath their battle-hardened exteriors.