Charles The Well Served Collection
"Charles the Well Served: A Tale of Noblemen, Clerics
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"Charles the Well Served: A Tale of Noblemen, Clerics, and Courage" In this captivating miniature from Boccaccio's work on the praise and virtue of noblemen and clerics in 1493, we are transported to a time of great valor and resilience. The engraving of Charles VII reminds us of his indomitable spirit during the siege of Orleans, where he stood as a beacon of hope for his people. The colored engraving depicting Joan of Arc further immerses us in her remarkable story. Her unwavering faith and determination shine through as she leads her troops with unwavering conviction, and is no wonder that even in defeat at the Grand-Baugy in Anjou, Charles' bravery remains unmatched. The battle between Louis XI and Charles, Count of Charolais during the War of the League of Public Good showcases their strategic prowess. As they clash at Montlhery on that fateful day in 1465, their actions shape history forever. The Hundred Years War comes alive through illuminated miniatures like the one depicting the battle at Formigny. Thomas Kyriell's English army faces off against Jean de Clermont's forces with both sides fighting valiantly for their cause. However, amidst these tales of heroism lies a darker side - civil war ravages France as depicted by Martial d'Auvergne's haunting miniature showing the massacre of Armagnacs by Burgundians. Such internal conflicts test not only loyalty but also humanity itself. Yet amid turmoil emerges moments that define greatness - Joan "of Bow, " installed on a butcher according to Martial d'Auvergne's manuscript illuminates her symbolic role as an inspiration to all who fight for justice. Even within courtrooms exists drama; Jean Fouquet's facsimile reveals how accusations can tarnish reputations when Jean Duke Alencon stands accused alongside conspiring Englishmen against the French.