Danjou Collection

Marie of Anjou, Queen of France, wife of King Charles VII. She wears a truncated hennin, jeweled necklace, and black velvet robe lined with ermine, crakows or poulaines

Battle of Camerone, campaign of Mexico, 1863, (20th century). Artist: Jean Basin
Battle of Camerone, campaign of Mexico, 1863, (20th century). Fought on 30 April 1863, the Battle of Camaron established the legendary status of the French Foreign Legion as a fighting force

Woman in travel outfit in front of cherry blossom trees. Costume d excursion. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Woman of the court of Rene I of Naples, 1409-1480
Woman of the court of Rene d Anjou or Rene I of Naples, 1409-1480. She wears tall hennin conical hat with veil, red velvet dress over green petticoat

Ermengarde, daughter of Fulk IV, Count of Anjou, died 1147
Ermengarde, daughter of Fulk IV the Quarreler, Count of Anjou, died 1147. In tall headdress with veil, red velvet dress trimmed with fur, long crakows or poulaines, holding a book

Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon. Francois de France, Duc d Alencon, d Anjou et de Brabant, son of Henri III and Catherine de Medici, reign of King Henri III of France

Mary of Anjou, queen of France, wife to King Charles VII, Marie d Anjou 1404-1463. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after an original portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VI 15 from Le

Charles d Anjou (coloured engraving)
2802242 Charles d Anjou (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles d Anjou)

La reine Marie d Anjou, femme de Charles 7 (coloured engraving)
2799676 La reine Marie d Anjou, femme de Charles 7 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La reine Marie d Anjou, femme de Charles 7)

Statue of Margaret of Anjou (marble)
YOU997174 Statue of Margaret of Anjou (marble) by Taulet, Ferdinand (1821-1904); Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou (French)

Marguerite d Anjou (coloured engraving)
2802132 Marguerite d Anjou (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite d Anjou)

Rene d Anjou (coloured engraving)
2802175 Rene d Anjou (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene d Anjou. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet)

Marie d Anjou, Femme de Charles VII (coloured engraving)
2799532 Marie d Anjou, Femme de Charles VII (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie d Anjou, Femme de Charles VII)

Ms Fr 2645 fol. 321v Entry of Young Louis II of Anjou into Paris
BAL52467 Ms Fr 2645 fol.321v Entry of Young Louis II of Anjou into Paris, from Froissarts Chronicle (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

King Louis XIV, Duc d Anjou, proclaimed King of Spain, receiving the homage of his ambassador (colour litho)
2795508 King Louis XIV, Duc d Anjou, proclaimed King of Spain, receiving the homage of his ambassador (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XIV)

The Rocking-Cradle of the Duc d Anjou (afterwards Louis XV) (engraving)
725392 The Rocking-Cradle of the Duc d Anjou (afterwards Louis XV) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter from King Rene of Anjou, 15th century, (1934). Creator: Rene of Anjou, King of Naples
Letter from King Rene of Anjou, 15th century, (1934). Letter from King Rene of Anjou to M. Du Plessis, Accompanying the Gift of a Special Steel Long-Range Crossbow made by a Saracen of Barcelona

King with harp, (1849). Creator: H Moulin
King with harp, (1849). Crowned figure with a harp, possibly King David. The man on the left has horns. 19th century illustration after a page in the Diurnal of King Rene

The King of Sicily and his Household, . Artist: John Leech
The King of Sicily and his Household, c1860, (c1860). RenU of Anjou (1409-1480), also known as RenU I of Naples and Good King RenU

King Rene and his Musical Court, 15th century, (1870). Artist: Firmin, Didot & Co
King Rene and his Musical Court, 15th century, (1870). A miniature from the breviary of King Rene, in the Arsenal Library, Paris

Inspection of the helmets, 1488-1489. Scene from a tournament. Illustration from the Livre des Tournois de Rene d Anjou, collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

King Rene and his musical court, 15th century. Rene (1409-1480) Duke of Anjou and Lorraine, King of Naples, Jerusalem and Sicily. The writing on the back wall refers to an Arab/European interface

Louis II of Anjou (1377-1417) King of Naples and Sicily, 1410 (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR171540 Louis II of Anjou (1377-1417) King of Naples and Sicily, 1410 (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

MILL, 15th CENTURY. A woman carrying a sack of wheat to a mill. Manuscript illumination from Le Mortifiement de vaine plaisance by Rene of Anjou, 15th century

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"Danjou: A Journey Through Time and Royalty" Step into the captivating world of Danjou, a name that echoes through history with tales of power, love, and resilience. From Marie of Anjou, Queen of France and wife to King Charles VII, to the courageous soldiers who fought in the Battle of Camerone during the campaign of Mexico in 1863 - this is a story woven with threads from different eras. In Jean Basin's artwork depicting a woman in a travel outfit standing gracefully amidst cherry blossom trees, we catch a glimpse of the elegance and wanderlust that defined women like her throughout time. She could be one from the court of Rene I of Naples or Ermengarde, daughter of Fulk IV, Countess of Anjou - both strong figures who left their mark on history. The legacy continues with Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon; his influence shaping an era yet again. And let us not forget Mary and Margaret - queens who brought grace and poise to France as wives to kings. Their statues stand tall today as reminders of their enduring impact. As we delve further into this rich tapestry surrounding Danjou's name, we encounter Charles d'Anjou captured in vibrant colors by skilled engravers. His presence evokes curiosity about his role in shaping history. Through colored engravings portraying La reine Marie d'Anjou alongside other notable figures like Marguerite d'Anjou or Rene d'Anjou himself, we are transported back to moments frozen in time where power struggles unfolded against lavish backdrops. Danjou is more than just a name; it represents an intricate web connecting individuals across centuries. It symbolizes strength forged through adversity and beauty found within historical narratives. So join us on this journey through time as we unravel the stories behind Danjou's illustrious past – a captivating tale that continues to inspire and intrigue.