Besancon Collection

Besancon, Jura, France FRANCE-Jura-Doubs-BESANCON: Citadelle, Cathedrale St-Jean, Eglise St-Pierre, & Eglise Ste-Madeleine from Fort Griffon / Evening © Walter Bibikow 2005

General view, with the Doubs, Besancon, France General view
General view, with the Doubs, Besancon, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The swing bridge and Madeleine church, Besancon, France The
The swing bridge and Madeleine church, Besancon, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Great Fountain at Villa Conti, Frascati, ca 1761. Creator: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
The Great Fountain at Villa Conti, Frascati, ca 1761. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon

Cumulonimbus cloud - France, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Doubs, Besancon, Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne - Alps, French Jura

Waterfall in beech forest - France, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Doubs, Besancon, Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, Cascade du Verneau - Alps, French Jura

Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c. 1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum)
986282 Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c.1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum) by French School

View of Besancon, France (colour engraving)
1730955 View of Besancon, France (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Besancon, France, engraving, 19th century)

Postcard depicting the bridge over River Doubs, Besancon, c. 1950 (colour litho)
1718514 Postcard depicting the bridge over River Doubs, Besancon, c. 1950 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : th ebridge over Doubs river, postcard, c)

Postcard depicting the bridge over the River Doubs and Madeleine church, c. 1910 (colour litho)
1718479 Postcard depicting the bridge over the River Doubs and Madeleine church, c. 1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon)

Postcard of the view from Madeleine Tower, Besancon, c. 1930 (colour litho)
1718526 Postcard of the view from Madeleine Tower, Besancon, c. 1930 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : general view from Madeleine tower, postcard, c)

Postcard depicting the Barracks at Besancon, c. 1900 (colour litho)
1718580 Postcard depicting the Barracks at Besancon, c. 1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : the barracks, postcard, c. 1900 - 1910)

Postcard depicting Besancon on the River Doubsm c. 1908 (b / w photo)
1718579 Postcard depicting Besancon on the River Doubsm c.1908 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon (France) on Doubs river, on l : citadel, on r factories

Postcard depicting the train station at Besancon, c. 1909 (colour litho)
1718478 Postcard depicting the train station at Besancon, c. 1909 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : the station, postcard, c. 1909)

Postcard depicting the School of Watchmaking, Bescanon (b / w photo)
1718581 Postcard depicting the School of Watchmaking, Bescanon (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : school of watchmaking, postcard, 20 s)

Postcard of Besancon, France, c. 1910 (litho)
1718527 Postcard of Besancon, France, c.1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France, postcard, c. 1900 - 1910)

Postcard depicting the birthplace of Victor Hugo, c. 1900 (litho)
1718480 Postcard depicting the birthplace of Victor Hugo, c. 1900 (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : native house of Victor Hugo, postcard, c. 1900)

Postcard depicting the school of watchmaking, Besancon, c. 1920 (litho)
1718522 Postcard depicting the school of watchmaking, Besancon, c.1920 (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : school of watchmaking, postcard, 20 s)

Postcard depicting the Saint-Quentin fountain and the birthplace of Victor Hugo, c. 1910 (litho)
1718521 Postcard depicting the Saint-Quentin fountain and the birthplace of Victor Hugo, c.1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon (France) : fountain Saint-Quentin

Postcard depicting the bridge over the River Doubs, c. 1910 (litho)
1718516 Postcard depicting the bridge over the River Doubs, c.1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : bridge over Doubs river, postcard, c. 1900 - 1910)

Postcard depicting the law courts at Besancon, France, c. 1940
1718578 Postcard depicting the law courts at Besancon, France, c. 1940 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : law courts (built in 1585 by Hugues Sambin) postcard, c. 1940)

Postcard depicting Student Halls, Besancon, France, c. 1910
1718515 Postcard depicting Student Halls, Besancon, France, c. 1910 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon, France : student halls, postcard, c. 1910)

Ms 159, fol 2v & 3r Anne of Brittany presented to St Claude
781309 Ms 159, fol 2v & 3r Anne of Brittany presented to St Claude, from The Primer of Claude of France (ink & gold ink on parchment) by Master of Antoine de Roche; 26x17.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Besancon, Porte Taillee, Vue prise du cote de la ville (colour photo)
2803882 Besancon, Porte Taillee, Vue prise du cote de la ville (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Besancon, Porte Taillee)

Besancon, Faubourg Rivotte et citadelle (colour photo)
2803880 Besancon, Faubourg Rivotte et citadelle (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Besancon, Faubourg Rivotte et citadelle)

The Holy Shroud of Besancon, 1634 (engraving in black and yellowish brown
2968364 The Holy Shroud of BesanAzon, 1634 (engraving in black and yellowish brown, with hand additions in red gouache on cream, silk satin weave, folded) by Loisy

The Nativity, ca. 1440 (manuscript on vellum)
1195478 The Nativity, ca.1440 (manuscript on vellum) by French School, (15th century); 22x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

La Porte Noire a Besancon (engraving)
3644497 La Porte Noire a Besancon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Porte Noire a Besancon. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1849)

La Cour du palais Granvelle, a Besancon (engraving)
3645836 La Cour du palais Granvelle, a Besancon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Cour du palais Granvelle, a Besancon)

Besancon, Doubs, Cathedrale Saint-Jean & Saint-Etienne (photo)
1094884 Besancon, Doubs, Cathedrale Saint-Jean & Saint-Etienne (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Besancon, Doubs, Cathedrale Saint-Jean & Saint-Etienne)

Coup d oeil du theatre de Besancon (engraving)
3644995 Coup d oeil du theatre de Besancon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coup d oeil du theatre de Besancon)

Ruines du theatre de Besancon (engraving)
6020740 Ruines du theatre de Besancon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruines du theatre de Besancon)

Ms 159, fol 3r Life of Saint Claudius of Besancon, from
781311 Ms 159, fol 3r Life of Saint Claudius of Besancon, from The Primer of Claude of France (ink & gold ink on parchment) by Master of Antoine de Roche; 26x17.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Besancon, Porte Rivotte restauree (colour photo)
2803881 Besancon, Porte Rivotte restauree (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Besancon, Porte Rivotte restauree)

Porte Noire, a Besancon (engraving)
6020738 Porte Noire, a Besancon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte Noire, a Besancon)

Porte Notre, Besancon (engraving)
3654805 Porte Notre, Besancon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte Notre, Besancon)

Ms 159, fol 2v Anne of Brittany presented to St Claude, from
781310 Ms 159, fol 2v Anne of Brittany presented to St Claude, from The Primer of Claude de France (ink & gold ink on parchment) by Master of Antoine de Roche; 26x17.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Illuminated manuscript depicting a king and his army before a city, 1503-04 (inks
986283 Illuminated manuscript depicting a king and his army before a city, 1503-04 (inks, gouache and gold paint) by Besancon, Jacques de (15th century) (attr)

Map to Illustrate Operations in the East of France 1870-71, c1872. Creator: R. Walker
Map to Illustrate Operations in the East of France 1870-71, (c1872). Map: Drawn under the Superintendence of Captain Hozier, showing the towns of Dijon and Besancon

Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, ca 1525-1528. Creator: Orley, Bernaert, van (1488-1541)
Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, ca 1525-1528. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon

Adam and Eve, c. 1510. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Adam and Eve, c. 1510. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon

The Descent from the Cross, c. 1544. Found in the Collection of Muse e des Beaux-Arts et d Arche ologie, Besanc on

Young girl at a Pompeian fountain, ca 1844. Found in the Collection of Muse e des Beaux-Arts et d Arche ologie, Besanc on

Hunters in the Snow (Chasseurs dans la neige), ca 1864. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts et d?Archeologie, Besancon

La voyante ou la somnambule (The Clairvoyant or The Sleepwalker), ca 1855. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts et d?Archeologie, Besancon

Vue du Lac Leman, ca 1873-1877. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts et d?Archeologie, Besancon

Le Gour de Conche, 1864. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts et d?Archeologie, Besancon

The kill of deer (L Hallali au cerf), ca 1867. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts et d?Archeologie, Besancon

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Besancon, a charming city nestled in the Jura region of France, captivates visitors with its picturesque landscapes and rich history. The general view showcases the enchanting beauty of this place, where the Doubs River gracefully flows through the heart of the city. As you wander through its streets, you'll come across iconic landmarks like the swing bridge and Madeleine church, which add to Besancon's allure. Immerse yourself in history as you explore Villa Conti's Great Fountain, an architectural masterpiece dating back to 1761. Created by Robert Hubert, this fountain stands as a testament to Besancon's artistic heritage. Nature lovers will be delighted by the sight of cumulonimbus clouds hovering over Bourgogne-Franche-Comte and Doubs - a reminder that even the sky pays homage to Besancon's natural wonders. Venture into the lush beech forests surrounding Besancon and discover a hidden gem - a breathtaking waterfall cascading down amidst nature's tranquility. This serene spot offers solace for those seeking respite from bustling city life. Transport yourself back in time with a battle scene depicted on vellum from around 1495-1500. Archers clash with cavalry against a backdrop featuring castles and ships - an intriguing glimpse into medieval warfare. For panoramic views that will leave you awe-inspired, head up Madeleine Tower and gaze upon Besancon from above. The postcard-worthy vista captures both old-world charm and modernity coexisting harmoniously within this remarkable city. Take another step back in time with vintage postcards showcasing historical landmarks such as the bridge over River Doubs or Madeleine church during different eras. These glimpses into past decades offer insights into how Besancon has evolved while still preserving its timeless appeal. Lastly, don't miss out on exploring one more facet of this captivating destination: the Barracks at Besancon.