Francois I Collection

Eleanor of Austria, Eleanor of Castille, second wife to King Francis I of France, 1498-1558
FLO4570976 Eleanor of Austria, Eleanor of Castille, second wife to King Francis I of France, 1498-1558. Handcoloured lithograph after an original portrait by Joos van Cleve in Roger de

The Death of Leonardo da Vinci in the Arms of François I, c1781. Creator: Francois Guillaume Menageot
The Death of Leonardo da Vinci in the Arms of Francois I, c1781

Scene from the life of King Francis I of France, 1822-1880. Creators: King Francis I of France, Reinier Craeyvanger
Scene from the life of King Francis I of France, 1822-1880. The king with two ladies standing by a window, holding a dagger in his right hand

Portrait of Maria Theresia, 1741-1757. Creator: Paul Friedrich Engelbrecht
Portrait of Maria Theresia, 1741-1757. Rruler of the Habsburg dominions; sovereign of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, Mantua, Milan, Galicia and Lodomeria, the Austrian Netherlands

Francis I (1494-1547), King of France, 1809. Creator: Unknown
Francis I (1494-1547), King of France, 1809. Copy after Titian

François Ier reçoit les derniers soupirs de Léonard de Vinci, 1818. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Francois Ier recoit les derniers soupirs de Leonard de Vinci, 1818

Sketch for the Denon pavilion at the Louvre: the four artistic ages of France... c.1864
Sketch for the Denon pavilion at the Louvre: the four artistic ages of France - presenting the plans for the chateau of Fontainebleau to Francis I, c.1864

Portrait of Francois I, king of France, c1535. Creator: Joos van Cleve
Portrait of Francois I, king of France, c1535

Francis I and the Duchess d'Étampes, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Francis I and the Duchess d'Etampes, n.d

Francis I. Stephen, 1760. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Francis I. Stephen, 1760

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Field of the Cloth of Gold at Balinghem was a tournament held in June 1520, between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France

Francis I King Of France Francois I French Royal
Francis I, King of France. Francois I. 1494 - 1547. Portrait. After a print by Nicolas de Plattemontagne

The Sacking of Troy or Catania, detail of the decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I (1494-1547)
XIR171370 The Sacking of Troy or Catania, detail of the decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I (1494-1547) 1535-40 (fresco and stucco) by Rosso Fiorentino

Francis I, the Bien-Aime, Duke of Brittany, Earl of Richmond, 1414-1450. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard
FLO4570440 Francis I, the Bien-Aime, Duke of Brittany, Earl of Richmond, 1414-1450. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a figure in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VI 36 from Le

Claude de France, Duchess of Brittany, first wife to King Francis I of France, 1499-1517
FLO4570968 Claude de France, Duchess of Brittany, first wife to King Francis I of France, 1499-1517. She wears a costume composed of two robes on top of each other

King Francis I of France. Francois I, King of France, 1494-1547. On horseback in battle costume: black suit of armour
FLO4570963 King Francis I of France. Francois I, King of France, 1494-1547. On horseback in battle costume: black suit of armour, red tonlet, with mace and sword

Eleanor of Austria, second wife of King Francis I, 1498-1558. She wears a Spanish net cap
FLO4657248 Eleanor of Austria, second wife of King Francis I, 1498-1558. She wears a Spanish net cap, hair parted in the centre and plaited over the ears in earphones

Isabella Stewart, Isabel of Scotland, second wife of Francis I, Duke of Brittany
FLO4657197 Isabella Stewart, Isabel of Scotland, second wife of Francis I, Duke of Brittany. In armorial robe with coat of arms of Scotland (red lion rampant with double brressure)

Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V, 1519-1547 (colour litho)
5207736 Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V, 1519-1547 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V)

The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547 (colour litho)
5207735 The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547)

Bust of King Francois 1st (19th century)
5944692 Bust of King Francois 1st (19th century) by Valois, Achille (1785-1862); Musee National Du Chateau De Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau

Bust of King Francois 1st (19th century)
5944691 Bust of King Francois 1st (19th century) by Valois, Achille (1785-1862); Musee National Du Chateau De Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau

Portrait of Francois I, ca. 1745. Creator: Gilles Jacques Petit
Portrait of Francois I, ca. 1745

Designs for frames after the Galerie de Francois 1er at Fontainebleau, 1542-47

The Chassee Ignorance (fresco of the gallery Francois 1er) 16th century
5944684 The Chassee Ignorance (fresco of the gallery Francois 1er) 16th century by Rosso Fiorentino, Giovanni Battista (1494-1540); Musee National Du Chateau De Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau

St. John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986206 St.John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School, (16th century); 20x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Francis I of France with the printer and scholar Robert Estienne, 16th Century (engraving)
3647395 Francis I of France with the printer and scholar Robert Estienne, 16th Century (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Francis I of France receiving the Emperor Charles V at Aigues-Mortes, 1539 (engraving)
5233511 King Francis I of France receiving the Emperor Charles V at Aigues-Mortes, 1539 (engraving) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Francis I of France posing for his portrait by the Italian painter Titian, 1539 (litho)
6001160 King Francis I of France posing for his portrait by the Italian painter Titian, 1539 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho)
5996223 King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bayard knighting Francis I, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier
STC441422 Bayard knighting Francis I, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Robida

The nymph of Fontainebleau (fresco of the gallery Francois 1er) 16th century
5944689 The nymph of Fontainebleau (fresco of the gallery Francois 1er) 16th century by Alaux, Jean (1786-1864); Musee National Du Chateau De Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau

The Unite of the State (fresco of the gallery Francois 1st) 16th century
5944685 The Unite of the State (fresco of the gallery Francois 1st) 16th century by Rosso Fiorentino, Giovanni Battista (1494-1540); Musee National Du Chateau De Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau

View of the castle of Fontainebleau around 1535 - 1540 (gallery Francois 1er)
5944682 View of the castle of Fontainebleau around 1535 - 1540 (gallery Francois 1er) by Rosso Fiorentino, Giovanni Battista (1494-1540); Musee National Du Chateau De Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau

Petite Credence, Francois I
LLM461199 Petite Credence, Francois I by Foley, Edwin John (1859-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petite Credence, Francois I)

The Truce of Nice between Francois I and the Emperor Charles V in 1538, in the centre
808753 The Truce of Nice between Francois I and the Emperor Charles V in 1538, in the centre, Pope Paul III Farnese, elected in 1534 (fresco) by Zuccaro

Anne de Pisseleu, Duchesse d Etampes, c. 1535-40 (oil on wood)
3597315 Anne de Pisseleu, Duchesse d Etampes, c.1535-40 (oil on wood) by Corneille de Lyon (c.1500-75) (attr. to); 17.8x14.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Nymph of Fontainebleau, c. 1575-99 (oil on wood)
3746319 The Nymph of Fontainebleau, c.1575-99 (oil on wood) by French School, (16th century); 66x121.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: May be by a Flemish artist)

Danae (fresco of the gallery Francois 1er) 16th century
5944690 Danae (fresco of the gallery Francois 1er) 16th century by Primaticcio, Francesco (1504-70); Musee National Du Chateau De Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau

Francis I, King of France (engraving)
3646518 Francis I, King of France (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I, King of France (1494-1547)

Francis I after the Battle of Marignano (chromolitho)
724710 Francis I after the Battle of Marignano (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I after the Battle of Marignano: Bayard, my friend)

Guillaume Gouffier, Seigneur de Bonnivet (pencil on paper)
PWI261842 Guillaume Gouffier, Seigneur de Bonnivet (pencil on paper) by French School, (16th century); Chateau de Beauregard

King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho)
5997274 King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho) by Treidler, Adolph (1846-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francois (colour litho)
728159 Francois (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois.); © Look and Learn

Francois I (engraving)
820779 Francois I (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois I. Monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1515 until his death)

King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano
3621085 King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

King Francis I of France knighted by the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, Italy, 1515 (colour litho)
5216842 King Francis I of France knighted by the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, Italy, 1515 (colour litho) by Semant

Cleobis and Biton (fresco of the gallery Francois 1er) 16th century
5944687 Cleobis and Biton (fresco of the gallery Francois 1er) 16th century by Rosso Fiorentino, Giovanni Battista (1494-1540); Musee National Du Chateau De Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau

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"Francois I: A Renaissance King's Legacy" Francois I, the illustrious monarch of France during the 16th century, left an indelible mark on history. Known for his grandeur and patronage of arts, he was a key figure in shaping the cultural landscape of Europe. One notable event that showcased Francois I's opulence was "The Field of the Cloth of Gold" in 1520. This extravagant meeting between him and Henry VIII of England displayed their wealth and power through lavish festivities and tournaments. However, behind this facade lay a darker side to Francois I's reign - religious persecution. The engraving depicting this aspect serves as a reminder that even great rulers have flaws. His policies towards Protestants were harsh, leading to numerous conflicts during his rule. Yet amidst these complexities, it also fostered artistic brilliance within his court. The decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I is a testament to his appreciation for artistry. The frescoes and stucco work depicted scenes from ancient mythology such as "The Sacking of Troy or Catania, " showcasing both his love for classical themes and desire for aesthetic beauty. Francois I's personal life also had its share of intrigue. His first wife, Claude de France, Duchess of Brittany, brought political alliances while donning elaborate costumes like her vertugadin or farthingale gown - symbols of status and fashion at the time. After Claude's death came Eleanor of Austria - Francois' second wife who added Spanish flair to French courtly life with her distinctive attire featuring slashed sleeves adorned with ermine trim. Another significant figure in Francois' life was Isabella Stewart from Scotland; their union symbolized unity between Scotland and Brittany through armorial robes bearing both nations' emblems – a red lion rampant with double brressure representing Scotland alongside Brittany’s iconic ermine pattern. Political alliances were crucial during this era, none more significant than the relationship between Francois I and Emperor Charles V.