Jean Le Bon Collection

John II
3480282 John II; (add.info.: John II (1319 - 1364), called John the Good (Jean le Bon), monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1350 until his death

Jean le Bon (chromolitho)
672292 Jean le Bon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean le Bon. After the original portrait at the Bibliotheque Nationale)

King John II, called the Good (chromolitho)
667079 King John II, called the Good (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John II, called the Good)

Jean le Bon, 51e roi, monte sur le trone en 1350, mort en 1364 (coloured engraving)
2799571 Jean le Bon, 51e roi, monte sur le trone en 1350, mort en 1364 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean le Bon, 51e roi)

Ms 659 f. 267 r. John II the Good taken prisoner by the English at the Battle of Poitiers
HLK151269 Ms 659 f.267 r. John II the Good taken prisoner by the English at the Battle of Poitiers, 1356 (vellum) by Master of Mary of Burgundy

John II The Good (1319-64) King of France, Franc a Cheval
FIT168068 John II The Good (1319-64) King of France, Franc a Cheval, 1350-64 (reverse) (gold) (for obverse see 168067) by French School, (14th century); diameter: 3cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

John II The Good (1319-64) King of France, Franc a Cheval
FIT168067 John II The Good (1319-64) King of France, Franc a Cheval, 1350-64 (obverse) (gold) (for reverse see 168068) by French School, (14th century); diameter: 3cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Mouton of Jean the Good, French, 1350-64. Creator: Unknown
Mouton of Jean the Good, French, 1350-64

King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. Creator: Unknown
King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. John II of France (1319-1364), surrounded and captured by the French army of Edward the Black Prince at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 during the Hundred Years

Edward the Black Prince waiting on John King of France his Prisoner, 1773. Creator
Edward the Black Prince waiting on John King of France his Prisoner, 1773. King John II of France (1319-1364), taken prisoner after defeat at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 was invited to supper in

The Prince serves King John at table, 1356 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The Prince serves King John at table, 1864. Edward the Black prince, (1330-1376) serving King John of France, (1318- 1364) at table after having defeated him at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356

Surrender of the King of France at Poitiers, September 1356, (c1880). John II (26 April 1319-8 April 1364), also known as John the Good was a monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of

Battle of Poitiers, France, 1356. King John II of France taken prisoner at the conclusion of the second of the three great English victories of the Hundred Years War

A tournament, c1350s, (1470). Jean de Saintre defeats his opponent in a joust, watched by the French King Jean le Bon. The two knights are in full armour, divided by a wooden barrier

John II, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
John II, King of France, (1805). John II (1319-1364) came to the throne in 1350. He was taken prisoner by the English at the Battle of Poitiers (1356) when his army was humiliatingly defeated

Entry of John II to Paris, July 1360, (1375-1379). John the Good was king of France from 1350-1364. Illustration from the Grandes Chroniques de France

Entry of John II to Paris, 14th century, (1455-1460). Artist: Jean Fouquet
Entry of John II to Paris, 14th century, (1455-1460). John the Good was king of France from 1350-1364. Illustration from the Grandes Chroniques de France

Battle of Poitiers (1356), 1830. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
Battle of Poitiers (1356), 1830. Also known as King John at the Battle of Poitiers. Engagement during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) between England and France

JOHN II (1319-1364). John the Good. King of France, 1350-1364. Oil on wood panel, c1350, the earliest known royal portrait in Europe

Portrait of John II, the Good (1319-64) King of France (oil on panel)
XIR93864 Portrait of John II, the Good (1319-64) King of France (oil on panel) by French School, (14th century); 60x44.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

BATTLE OF POITIERS, 1356. The last stand of King John of France. Illustration by R. Caton Woodville, 1894

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"Jean le Bon: The Courageous King Who Faced Adversity" Step back in time and discover the remarkable story of Jean le Bon, also known as King John II, called the Good. From his ascension to the throne in 1350 until his untimely death in 1364, this influential ruler left an indelible mark on French history. Through vibrant chromolithographs and coloured engravings, we catch a glimpse of Jean le Bon's reign. In one captivating image titled "Jean le Bon (chromolitho), " we witness the regal presence of the 51st king of France. His noble stature exudes power and authority. However, not all was glory for Jean le Bon. Another poignant artwork titled "Ms 659 f. 267 r. John II the Good taken prisoner by the English at the Battle of Poitiers" depicts a pivotal moment when he fell into enemy hands during battle. This event forever changed his life and shaped his legacy. Despite adversity, Jean le Bon displayed resilience and strength throughout his captivity under Edward the Black Prince as portrayed in "Edward the Black Prince waiting on John King of France his Prisoner. " Even while imprisoned, he maintained dignity and composure. The loyalty between monarchs is showcased in "The Prince serves King John at table, " where James William Edmund Doyle captures a touching scene from their time together during captivity. It highlights both camaraderie and respect amidst challenging circumstances. Finally, historical illustrations such as "Surrender of the King of France at Poitiers" or "John II of France surrendering his sword to Denis de Morbeck at the Battle of Poitiers" remind us that even great leaders face defeat but can still leave lasting legacies through their actions. Intriguingly mysterious is an artwork entitled "Mouton of Jean The Good, " which leaves us pondering its significance within this narrative.