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Charles V The Wise Collection

"Charles V the Wise: A King's Journey Through History" Step into the world of Charles V the Wise, a remarkable monarch whose reign left an indelible mark on France

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Portrait of Charles V Wise (1338-80) (engraving)

Portrait of Charles V Wise (1338-80) (engraving)
863587 Portrait of Charles V Wise (1338-80) (engraving); (add.info.: Charles V, the Wise (1338-80) king of France from 1364

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: The Pont Saint Michel in Paris in 1390. In medallion, portrait of King Charles V the Wise

The Pont Saint Michel in Paris in 1390. In medallion, portrait of King Charles V the Wise (1338-1380)
XEE4135390 The Pont Saint Michel in Paris in 1390. In medallion, portrait of King Charles V the Wise (1338-1380), beg of 20th (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: The Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV met with the French king Charles V in Paris

The Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV met with the French king Charles V in Paris
3480279 The Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV met with the French king Charles V in Paris; (add.info.: The Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV met with the French king Charles V in Paris)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Coronation Of Charles V, King Of France, Called The Wise, May 1364. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age

Coronation Of Charles V, King Of France, Called The Wise, May 1364. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age
UIG5420240 Coronation Of Charles V, King Of France, Called The Wise, May 1364. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873 (engraving)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Portrait of Charles V of France, called the Wise (Charles V le Sage) (1338-1380)

Portrait of Charles V of France, called the Wise (Charles V le Sage) (1338-1380), 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4964337 Portrait of Charles V of France, called the Wise (Charles V le Sage) (1338-1380), 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Conference between King Charles V of France, known as the Wise (1338-1380)

Conference between King Charles V of France, known as the Wise (1338-1380) and Charles IV (1316-1378)
FLO4630612 Conference between King Charles V of France, known as the Wise (1338-1380) and Charles IV (1316-1378) Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Coronation of teh French king Charles V and his Queen (engraving)

Coronation of teh French king Charles V and his Queen (engraving)
3118592 Coronation of teh French king Charles V and his Queen (engraving); (add.info.: Coronation of Charles V and his Queen Jeanne of Bourbon)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: French king Charles V Called the Wise (1364-1380), engraving

French king Charles V Called the Wise (1364-1380), engraving
1746854 French king Charles V Called the Wise (1364-1380), engraving; (add.info.: French king Charles V Called the Wise (1364-1380), engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charles V of France, 14th century (miniature)

Charles V of France, 14th century (miniature)
3733337 Charles V of France, 14th century (miniature); (add.info.: King Charles V of France (1338-1380) called the Wise, a monarch of the House of Valois.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: French king Charles V (1364-1380) receiving emperor Charles IV of Luxemburg (1316-1378)

French king Charles V (1364-1380) receiving emperor Charles IV of Luxemburg (1316-1378) and his son in 1378
1758685 French king Charles V (1364-1380) receiving emperor Charles IV of Luxemburg (1316-1378) and his son in 1378, illumination from Grandes Chroniques de France, c. 1375-1380, coll

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: The pope Adrien Ist crowning Louis the pious (778-840) or Louis Debonnaire

The pope Adrien Ist crowning Louis the pious (778-840) or Louis Debonnaire
1746774 The pope Adrien Ist crowning Louis the pious (778-840) or Louis Debonnaire, in presence of Charlemagne is an illumination extracted from the French manuscript entitles Great Chronicles of

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: French king Charles V (1364-1380), engraving

French king Charles V (1364-1380), engraving
1746645 French king Charles V (1364-1380), engraving; (add.info.: French king Charles V (1364-1380), engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: French king Charles V designed Bertrand du Guesclin as connetable, october 1370

French king Charles V designed Bertrand du Guesclin as connetable, october 1370
1758648 French king Charles V designed Bertrand du Guesclin as connetable, october 1370, illumination by Jean Fouquet from "Les Grandes Chroniques de France" c

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Etienne Marcel forced the future Charles V to cap the chaperon des Meutiers (1358)

Etienne Marcel forced the future Charles V to cap the chaperon des Meutiers (1358)
7312238 Etienne Marcel forced the future Charles V to cap the chaperon des Meutiers (1358), at the end of the 19th century (Chromolithography); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hundred Years War)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Men drawing water from a well, from the Bible of Charles V of Valois

Men drawing water from a well, from the Bible of Charles V of Valois, copied by Bernardino di Modena (vellum)
IND364415 Men drawing water from a well, from the Bible of Charles V of Valois, copied by Bernardino di Modena (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Archivo Capitular, Girona

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: The Louvre Palace during the reign of King Charles V (colour engraving)

The Louvre Palace during the reign of King Charles V (colour engraving)
1733943 The Louvre Palace during the reign of King Charles V (colour engraving) by French School; (add.info.: The Louvre, at time of french king Charles V, 1380, near Seine river, Paris, engraving)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charles V, King of France, military costume, 1338-1380. He wears a crown, chainmail hauberk

Charles V, King of France, military costume, 1338-1380. He wears a crown, chainmail hauberk
FLO4673551 Charles V, King of France, military costume, 1338-1380. He wears a crown, chainmail hauberk, buffalo-hide leotard tunic, plate armour greaves and thighs, gauntlets, belt and sword

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charles V, the Wise, King of France, 1338-1380. He wears a crown

Charles V, the Wise, King of France, 1338-1380. He wears a crown, blue simar with gold fleurs de liys
FLO4673580 Charles V, the Wise, King of France, 1338-1380. He wears a crown, blue simar with gold fleurs de liys, lined with ermine, and red shoes

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: History of France: Etienne Marcel opposes the French dolphin Charles V (1338-1380)

History of France: Etienne Marcel opposes the French dolphin Charles V (1338-1380)
XEE4170933 History of France: Etienne Marcel opposes the French dolphin Charles V (1338-1380). in " Histoire de France learned by image and direct observation

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Coronation of French King Charles V on May 19, 1364 in Reims, 1470-75 (engraving)

Coronation of French King Charles V on May 19, 1364 in Reims, 1470-75 (engraving)
1736594 Coronation of French King Charles V on May 19, 1364 in Reims, 1470-75 (engraving) by Froissart, Jean (c.1337-1405) (after); (add.info.: Coronation of french king Charles V on may 19)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Entree in Paris by Charles V (1338-1380) preceded by Robert de Fiennes (1308 - 1385)

Entree in Paris by Charles V (1338-1380) preceded by Robert de Fiennes (1308 - 1385)
JLJ4688061 Entree in Paris by Charles V (1338-1380) preceded by Robert de Fiennes (1308 - 1385), 1364. Miniature by Jean Fouquet (1420-1481), 15th century

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Portrait of Charles V the Wise in military costume (1338 - 1380), 1830 (engraving)

Portrait of Charles V the Wise in military costume (1338 - 1380), 1830 (engraving)
GIA4745233 Portrait of Charles V the Wise in military costume (1338 - 1380), 1830 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Portrait of Charles V the Wise (1338 - 1380), King of France (engraving)

Portrait of Charles V the Wise (1338 - 1380), King of France (engraving)
XEE4413812 Portrait of Charles V the Wise (1338 - 1380), King of France (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charles V The wise (1338-1380) solemnly hand over the spee of the connetable Bertrand du

Charles V The wise (1338-1380) solemnly hand over the spee of the connetable Bertrand du
XEE4406800 Charles V The wise (1338-1380) solemnly hand over the spee of the connetable Bertrand du Guesclin (1320-1380). Chromolithography around 1890

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charter of Pierre, the abbe of the Cistercian abbey of Royaumont in Asnieres sur Oise

Charter of Pierre, the abbe of the Cistercian abbey of Royaumont in Asnieres sur Oise
JLJ4593369 Charter of Pierre, the abbe of the Cistercian abbey of Royaumont in Asnieres sur Oise: lettrine decoree of the representations of Charles V the Sage (1338-1380)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Banquet offered by King Charles V of France (1338-1380) in honor of Emperor Charles IV

Banquet offered by King Charles V of France (1338-1380) in honor of Emperor Charles IV
JLJ4660769 Banquet offered by King Charles V of France (1338-1380) in honor of Emperor Charles IV & Wencesla IV (miniature) by Fouquet

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Jacques Bauchant presents his book to King Charles V (1338-1380

Jacques Bauchant presents his book to King Charles V (1338-1380
JLJ4663968 Jacques Bauchant presents his book to King Charles V (1338-1380) Miniature taken from " Ways of God and Visions of Saint Elisabeth von Schonau (1128-1164)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Portrait of Charles V the Sage (1338 - 1380) - Charles V the wise or Charles V the Sage

Portrait of Charles V the Sage (1338 - 1380) - Charles V the wise or Charles V the Sage
XEE4147109 Portrait of Charles V the Sage (1338 - 1380) - Charles V the wise or Charles V the Sage, King of France from the House of Valois - engraving from Les Augustes Representations de tous les

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Coronation of teh French king Charles V and his Queen (engraving)

Coronation of teh French king Charles V and his Queen (engraving)
3655226 Coronation of teh French king Charles V and his Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Charles V and his Queen)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Coronation of Charles V at Reims, (From a MS Histoire de Charles V) (engraving)

Coronation of Charles V at Reims, (From a MS Histoire de Charles V) (engraving)
5227660 Coronation of Charles V at Reims, (From a MS Histoire de Charles V) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Charles V at Reims)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charles V of France offering Bertrand Duguesclin the sword of Constable of France (engraving)

Charles V of France offering Bertrand Duguesclin the sword of Constable of France (engraving)
969161 Charles V of France offering Bertrand Duguesclin the sword of Constable of France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charles V (coloured engraving)

Charles V (coloured engraving)
2802165 Charles V (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charles V the Wise (1338-80) tomb effigy, c. 1364 (marble) (see also 95784)

Charles V the Wise (1338-80) tomb effigy, c. 1364 (marble) (see also 95784)
PWI95785 Charles V the Wise (1338-80) tomb effigy, c.1364 (marble) (see also 95784) by Beauneveu, Andre (c.1335-1403/13); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: MS 246 f. 1r Raoul de Presles Presenting his Translation to Charles V (1338-80) from

MS 246 f. 1r Raoul de Presles Presenting his Translation to Charles V (1338-80) from
XIR173409 MS 246 f.1r Raoul de Presles Presenting his Translation to Charles V (1338-80) from La Cite de Dieu by St. Augustine

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Statue of Charles V (1338-80) King of France, 1365-80 (stone) (see also 210386)

Statue of Charles V (1338-80) King of France, 1365-80 (stone) (see also 210386)
XIR27646 Statue of Charles V (1338-80) King of France, 1365-80 (stone) (see also 210386) by French School, (14th century); 195x71 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: The translator offers his book to King Charles V (1338-1380) Miniature taken from

The translator offers his book to King Charles V (1338-1380) Miniature taken from
LRI4666675 The translator offers his book to King Charles V (1338-1380) Miniature taken from Le livre des proprietes des choses (De proprietatibus rerum) by Barthelemy the English

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charles V (1338-1380) received the ambassadors of Charles IV (1316-1378)

Charles V (1338-1380) received the ambassadors of Charles IV (1316-1378)
JLJ4628758 Charles V (1338-1380) received the ambassadors of Charles IV (1316-1378) by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Hundred Years War: 'On the left the future dolphin Charles V the wise

Hundred Years War: "On the left the future dolphin Charles V the wise
JLJ4590775 Hundred Years War: " On the left the future dolphin Charles V the wise (1338-1380) (regent at this time) and the councillors of the General States ordered the liberation of his father

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Representation of King Charles V of France (1338-1380) as Saint Louis (Louis IX)

Representation of King Charles V of France (1338-1380) as Saint Louis (Louis IX)
JLJ4612679 Representation of King Charles V of France (1338-1380) as Saint Louis (Louis IX). Paris, Louvre Museum by French School, (15th century); Louvre, Paris, France; Photo ePhoto Josse; French

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Portrait of Charles V the Sage (1338 - 1380), King of France

Portrait of Charles V the Sage (1338 - 1380), King of France
XEE4180086 Portrait of Charles V the Sage (1338 - 1380), King of France. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles V the Sage (1338 - 1380)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Portrait of Charles V of France, known as Charles the Sage (1338-1380

Portrait of Charles V of France, known as Charles the Sage (1338-1380
XEE4167887 Portrait of Charles V of France, known as Charles the Sage (1338-1380) (dynasty of the Capetians). Illustration late 19th century

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charles V - in 'Le Plutarque francais', Ed. Mennechet, 1844-1847

Charles V - in "Le Plutarque francais", Ed. Mennechet, 1844-1847
LSE4084305 Charles V - in " Le Plutarque francais", Ed. Mennechet, 1844-1847 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Portrait of Charles V of France, called the Wise (1338-1380), King of France

Portrait of Charles V of France, called the Wise (1338-1380), King of France
XEE556127 Portrait of Charles V of France, called the Wise (1338-1380), King of France. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Couronnement de Charles V a Reims (chromolitho)

Couronnement de Charles V a Reims (chromolitho)
5228928 Couronnement de Charles V a Reims (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couronnement de Charles V a Reims)

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Charles V the Wise (1338-80) King of France, from Les Augustes Representations de

Charles V the Wise (1338-80) King of France, from Les Augustes Representations de
CHT163782 Charles V the Wise (1338-80) King of France, from Les Augustes Representations de tous les Rois de France depuis Pharamond jusqu a Louis XIV, Paris

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Effigies from the tomb of Charles V the Wise (1338-80) c

Effigies from the tomb of Charles V the Wise (1338-80) c
PWI95784 Effigies from the tomb of Charles V the Wise (1338-80) c.1364 (marble) (see also 95783) by Beauneveu, Andre (c.1335-1403/13); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; ePeter Willi; French

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Ms 6465 fol. 444v Banquet given by Charles V (1338-80) in honour of his uncle Emperor

Ms 6465 fol. 444v Banquet given by Charles V (1338-80) in honour of his uncle Emperor
XIR208572 Ms 6465 fol.444v Banquet given by Charles V (1338-80) in honour of his uncle Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) in 1378, from the Grandes Chroniques de France (vellum) by Fouquet

Background imageCharles V The Wise Collection: Effigies of Charles V the Wise (1338-80) and his wife, c. 1364 (marble)

Effigies of Charles V the Wise (1338-80) and his wife, c. 1364 (marble)
XJL186693 Effigies of Charles V the Wise (1338-80) and his wife, c.1364 (marble) by Beauneveu, Andre (c.1335-1403/13); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright



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"Charles V the Wise: A King's Journey Through History" Step into the world of Charles V the Wise, a remarkable monarch whose reign left an indelible mark on France. From his early encounters with Etienne Marcel to his grand coronation in Reims, Charles V's life was filled with both triumphs and challenges. In 1358, Etienne Marcel forced the young Charles V to don the chaperon des Meutiers, symbolizing a pivotal moment in their power struggle. This event would shape Charles' future as he navigated through a tumultuous era. Delve further into history and discover stunning illustrations from the Bible of Charles V of Valois. Witness men drawing water from wells, captured meticulously by Bernardino di Modena on vellum pages that have stood the test of time. Tragedy struck within palace walls when Robert de Clermont and Jean de Conflans were ruthlessly murdered by Etienne Marcel and his followers in February 22nd at Palais de la Cité. The room where this heinous act took place belonged to none other than Dolphin Charles himself – who would later ascend to become Charles V. Immerse yourself in visual narratives depicted in manuscripts like Jean Froissart's Chronicles. Experience Saint Louis' somber funeral procession through Paris streets in 1270 or witness the awe-inspiring arrival of Charles V at Reims Cathedral for his crowning ceremony in 1364 – moments frozen forever on delicate vellum pages. Marvel at how Louvre Palace transformed during King Charles V's reign; its evolution captured vividly through color engravings that transport you back to this iconic period. Witness historical events come alive as Dauphin Charles is shown Etienne Marcel's lifeless body on August 2nd, 1358 – an intense oil painting capturing raw emotions amidst political turmoil. Explore different facets of King Charles V himself.