Diplomatic Visit Collection

Court Fete in Paris in 1573 to honour the Polish Ambassadors in the Presence of Catherine
473391 Court Fte in Paris in 1573 to honour the Polish Ambassadors in the Presence of Catherine de Medici and Henri III (tapestry) by Quesnel, Francois (1543-1619) (after); Galleria degli Uffizi

Court Fete in Paris in 1573 to honour the Polish Ambassadors in the Presence of Catherine
473390 Court Fte in Paris in 1573 to honour the Polish Ambassadors in the Presence of Catherine de Medici and Henri III (tapestry) by Quesnel, Francois (1543-1619) (after); Galleria degli Uffizi

Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) Receiving the Germanic Ambassador, c. 1450 (vellum)
MMT220016 Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) Receiving the Germanic Ambassador, c.1450 (vellum) by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80) (school of); 17.3x22.5 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Sketches of a Diplomatic Visit to Corea (engraving)
1622030 Sketches of a Diplomatic Visit to Corea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Diplomatic Visit to Corea)

Embarkation of Henry VIII (1491-1547) on Board the Henry Grace a Dieu in 1520
CHT245000 Embarkation of Henry VIII (1491-1547) on Board the Henry Grace a Dieu in 1520, copied from a painting by Vincent Volpi (oil on canvas) (detail of 148771) by Bouterwek

Festival in Honour of the Polish Ambassadors in the Presence of Catherine de Medici (1519-89) and Henri III (1551-89)
ALI172659 Festival in Honour of the Polish Ambassadors in the Presence of Catherine de Medici (1519-89) and Henri III (1551-89) (tapestry) (b/w photo) by Quesnel

Peace with Spain, 1598 (engraving)
XJF276014 Peace with Spain, 1598 (engraving) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Paix avec L Espagne; Henry IV (1553-1610) of France and Philip II (1527-98)

Henry VIII receiving Montmorency, the French Ambassador, at Hampton Court (engraving)
XJF400602 Henry VIII receiving Montmorency, the French Ambassador, at Hampton Court (engraving) by Kent, William (1684-1748) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter John Potemkin, engraved by R. White (engraving)
XJF368456 Peter John Potemkin, engraved by R. White (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Offering bearers at the Reception for the Ambassador of the Grand Moghul at the Court
XIR276747 Offering bearers at the Reception for the Ambassador of the Grand Moghul at the Court of the Shah Tahmasp, 1573-76 (fresco) (detail of 222701) by Persian School

The Reception for the Ambassador of the Grand Moghul at the Court of the Shah Tahmasp
XIR222701 The Reception for the Ambassador of the Grand Moghul at the Court of the Shah Tahmasp, 1573-76 (fresco) by Persian School, (16th century); Chehel Sotun, or The 40 Columns, Isfahan

Entry into Rome of Jerzy Ossolinski (1595-1650) Emissary of Wladyslaw IV (1595-1648)
XIR180432 Entry into Rome of Jerzy Ossolinski (1595-1650) Emissary of Wladyslaw IV (1595-1648) of Poland with Pope Urban VIII (1568-1644) 1779 (oil on canvas) by Bellotto

The Reception of the Ambassadors of the Thirteen Swiss Cantons by Louis XIV (1638-1715)
XIR176706 The Reception of the Ambassadors of the Thirteen Swiss Cantons by Louis XIV (1638-1715) at the Louvre, 11th November 1663, 1664 (oil on canvas) by Meulen

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"Diplomatic Visits: A Glimpse into History's Grand Exchanges" In the year 1953, a momentous occasion unfolded as Charles and Madame de Gaulle embarked on a diplomatic visit to Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia. The photograph captured their meeting, symbolizing the bridge between nations and the power of diplomacy. Centuries earlier, in 1573, Paris witnessed an extravagant Court Fete honoring Polish Ambassadors in the presence of Catherine. This grand event showcased France's commitment to fostering international relations through cultural celebrations. Delving even further back in time, we find ourselves amidst Julius Caesar's era when he received a Germanic Ambassador around 1450. This vellum depiction portrays the significance placed on diplomatic exchanges during ancient times. Moving eastward, sketches from a Diplomatic Visit to Corea shed light on cross-cultural encounters engraved for posterity. These illustrations serve as windows into historical interactions that shaped global relationships. The Embarkation of Henry VIII aboard the Henry Grace a Dieu in 1520 marked another pivotal moment in history. As he set sail with his entourage, this voyage represented not only royal pomp but also diplomatic endeavors aimed at strengthening alliances. Meanwhile, Festival in Honor of Polish Ambassadors brought together Catherine de Medici and Henri III within its tapestry threads. Their presence exemplified how diplomacy intertwined with opulent festivities during Renaissance Europe. One cannot overlook Peace with Spain depicted through an engraving from 1598—a testament to successful negotiations and peaceful resolutions achieved through diplomatic channels. Henry VIII himself played host to Montmorency—the French Ambassador—at Hampton Court Palace. Through engravings capturing this encounter, we witness how monarchs engaged with foreign dignitaries for political gain or strategic alliances. Peter John Potemkin's engraved portrait by R. White serves as yet another example showcasing diplomats' influence throughout history—an enduring reminder of individuals who dedicated their lives to international relations.