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Jean IV de Vergy, seigneur de Fouvent-Saint-Andoche, d. 1461
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Jean IV de Vergy, seigneur de Fouvent-Saint-Andoche, d. 1461
Jean IV de Vergy, seigneur de Fouvent-Saint-Andoche, d. 1461. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle (Ancient Equestrian Armorials of the Order of the Golden Fleece and Europe in the 15th century), Paris, 1890. From illustrated manuscript 4790 in the Bibliotheque de l Arsenal
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1. Title: "Jean IV de Vergy, Seigneur de Fouvent-Saint-Andoche (d. 1461): A Nobleman of the Ancient Equestrian Order of the Golden Fleece" Jean IV de Vergy, Seigneur de Fouvent-Saint-Andoche, is depicted in this stunning chromolithograph from Loredan Larchey's "Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d'Or et de l'Europe au 15e siecle" (Ancient Equestrian Armorials of the Order of the Golden Fleece and Europe in the 15th century), published in Paris in 1890. The image is derived from an illustrated manuscript (No. 4790) housed in the Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal. Jean IV de Vergy, a nobleman from the Franche-Comté region in eastern France, is shown wearing the distinctive insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece, a prestigious chivalric order founded by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in 1430. The Order, which symbolized unity and brotherhood among its members, was composed of European nobility and was highly regarded for its prestige and influence. The image captures the nobleman in full armor, with a helmet adorned with the Vergy family's coat of arms on his head. The shield bears the emblem of the Order of the Golden Fleece, a fleur-de-lis surmounted by a golden sheep, symbolizing the order's name and origin. The richly detailed costume, with its fur-trimmed mantle and elaborate embroidery, underscores the nobleman's high social standing. The chromolithograph serves as a testament to the grandeur and opulence of the late medieval period, as well as the significance of the Order of the Golden Fleece in European nobility and chivalry. It provides a glimpse into the world of the nobility, their values, and their visual culture, offering a valuable historical record for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
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