Nantes Collection

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost). Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Gray vintage map of Nantes France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Sepia vintage map of Nantes France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Sepia vintage map of Nantes downtown France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Gray vintage map of Nantes downtown France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Nantes France Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Transporter Bridge over the River Loire, Nantes, France. Built in 1903, the bridge had a span of 141m across the Loire and was demolished during the Second World War

Rene Marie De Beisit 1652 1718 French Churchman
rene, marie, de, beisit, 1652, 1718, french, churchman, ordre, des, freres, precheurs, who, will, die, odour, sanctity, nantes, 66, history, historical, 10152442

Jeanne de Flanders, wife of Jean de Montfort, Duke of Brittany. Wearing the costume she wore entering Nantes with her
FLO4657387 Jeanne de Flanders, wife of Jean de Montfort, Duke of Brittany. Wearing the costume she wore entering Nantes with her husband 1341

The Huguenots in England: French Huguenot refugees landing at Dover in 1685 (engraving)
606266 The Huguenots in England: French Huguenot refugees landing at Dover in 1685 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenots in England)

Clisson, Chateau (coloured photo)
3632105 Clisson, Chateau (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clisson, Chateau)

Nantes, l Erdre (coloured photo)
3632101 Nantes, l Erdre (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, l Erdre)

Nantes, Le Chateau (coloured photo)
3632100 Nantes, Le Chateau (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, Le Chateau)

Ascension forcee du jeune Guerin a Nantes, le dimanche 16 juillet 1843, (Gravure de l Illustration) (engraving)
5228285 Ascension forcee du jeune Guerin a Nantes, le dimanche 16 juillet 1843, (Gravure de l Illustration) (engraving) by French School

A Nantes, a Nantes est arrive (colour litho)
6027779 A Nantes, a Nantes est arrive (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nantes, a Nantes est arrive)

Olivier de Clisson (chromolitho)
667056 Olivier de Clisson (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olivier de Clisson. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Nantes, Cathedrale, Facade O (colour photo)
2803746 Nantes, Cathedrale, Facade O (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, Cathedrale, Facade O)

Waterfront view, Nantes, La Bourse, France
Vintage 19th century photograph: waterfront view, Nantes, La Bourse, France

Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes (colour photo)
3095129 Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes)

The New Horse for Sword Exercise, adopted by the French Army, Practice by the Troopers of the 3rd Dragons at Nantes
1593196 The New Horse for Sword Exercise, adopted by the French Army, Practice by the Troopers of the 3rd Dragons at Nantes (litho) by Sabattier

Nantes, 1826 - 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen and black and brown ink)
1217277 Nantes, 1826 - 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen and black and brown ink) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 18.5x13.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Certificate of Admission to the National Guard of Volunteers of Nantes, 1789 (litho)
CHT268775 Certificate of Admission to the National Guard of Volunteers of Nantes, 1789 (litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leo of Lusignan, King of Armenia, John IV, Duke of Bretagne (engraving)
5222515 Leo of Lusignan, King of Armenia, John IV, Duke of Bretagne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo of Lusignan, King of Armenia, died 1393)

Jeanne de Flandre wearing the conical hat called la Syrienne
Jeanne de Flandre, wife of Jean de Montfort, Duke of Brittany. Wearing the costume she wore entering Nantes with her husband 1341

The entry of John de Montfort and his Duchess into Nantes (engraving)
3655208 The entry of John de Montfort and his Duchess into Nantes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oudon, Tour (coloured photo)
3632106 Oudon, Tour (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oudon, Tour)

Nantes, Vieilles maisons, rue de la Juiverie (colour photo)
2803747 Nantes, Vieilles maisons, rue de la Juiverie (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, Vieilles maisons, rue de la Juiverie)

Band Afloat
Brass Band Musicians on a boat on The Nantes Brest Canal waterway France Date: circa 1983

Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)
1055191 Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa)

Nantes, La Fosse (coloured photo)
3632102 Nantes, La Fosse (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, La Fosse)

Collecting the Gabelle, Nantes, 1723 (pen & ink on paper) (detail of 208625)
BLT341932 Collecting the Gabelle, Nantes, 1723 (pen & ink on paper) (detail of 208625) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

The New Palais de Justice at Nantes (engraving)
1607364 The New Palais de Justice at Nantes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Palais de Justice at Nantes)

Chateau de Nantes (engraving)
816410 Chateau de Nantes (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau de Nantes)

The Entry of Iohn de Mountfort & his Duchess, into Nantes (engraving)
814471 The Entry of Iohn de Mountfort & his Duchess, into Nantes (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entry of John de Mountfort & his Duchess)

Nantes, La Bourse, Vue prise de l ile Gloriette (colour photo)
2803749 Nantes, La Bourse, Vue prise de l ile Gloriette (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, La Bourse, Vue prise de l ile Gloriette)

Nantes, Le Chateau, Vue prise du quai Port-Maillard (colour photo)
2803748 Nantes, Le Chateau, Vue prise du quai Port-Maillard (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, Le Chateau)

Through Brittany (engraving)
1049557 Through Brittany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Through Brittany. Illustration for The Graphic)

Ascent of M Poitevins Balloon from Nantes (engraving)
1102460 Ascent of M Poitevins Balloon from Nantes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of M Poitevins Balloon from Nantes)

Wreck of the "Atlantique, "of Nantes, at Brighton (engraving)
1098834 Wreck of the " Atlantique, " of Nantes, at Brighton (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of the " Atlantique, " of Nantes)

Chateau de Nantes, c. 1830 (watercolour and bodycolour with pen and brown and black ink)
1217289 ChAteau de Nantes, c. 1830 (watercolour and bodycolour with pen and brown and black ink) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 12.3x18 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Pleasure boats on the Loire in Nantes, pub. 1890-1900 (colour litho)
1449109 Pleasure boats on the Loire in Nantes, pub. 1890-1900 (colour litho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Castle and Cathedral, Nantes (engraving)
3654189 The Castle and Cathedral, Nantes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle and Cathedral, Nantes)

Confluence of Edre and Loire in Nantes, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942805 Confluence of Edre and Loire in Nantes, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Pornic (coloured photo)
3632108 Pornic (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pornic. Illustration for La France, Aquarelles Souvenirs de Voyages (Boulanger)

Nantes, Le Jardin des Plantes (coloured photo)
3632104 Nantes, Le Jardin des Plantes (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, Le Jardin des Plantes)

Nantes, L ile Feydeau (coloured photo)
3632103 Nantes, L ile Feydeau (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, L ile Feydeau)

Nantes: Pont Pirmil, c. 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen and brown ink)
1217276 Nantes: Pont Pirmil, c. 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen and brown ink) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 13.6x18.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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"Nantes: A Tapestry of History, Faith, and Resilience" Step into the enchanting city of Nantes, where history comes alive in every corner. As you wander through its ancient streets, let the gray vintage map guide your steps back to a time when Nantes was at the heart of it all. Immerse yourself in the religious fervor that once swept across this land as you witness "The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)" depicted on sepia vintage maps. Feel the weight of faith and spirituality that shaped this city's identity. Gaze upon the majestic Nantes skyline, a testament to both architectural brilliance and indomitable spirit. Marvel at how modernity intertwines with centuries-old charm, creating an atmosphere unlike any other. Cross over the Transporter Bridge suspended gracefully over River Loire - a symbol of engineering prowess and connection between past and present. Let it transport you not only physically but also emotionally to an era where bridges were more than just structures; they represented unity. Discover figures like Rene Marie De Beisit, a French Churchman whose legacy echoes through time. His contributions to religion are etched into Nantes' very fabric – a reminder that individuals can shape cities just as much as cities shape them. However, not all chapters in Nantes' history were filled with harmony. Witness "Religious Persecution during the French Revolution" captured vividly in color lithographs - a somber reminder of human strife amidst progress. Travel further back in time to witness Jeanne de Flanders donning her magnificent hennin costume upon entering Nantes alongside her husband Duke Jean de Montfort in 1341. The conical headdress known as Syria tells tales from distant lands brought back by crusaders - proof that cultures collided within these walls long before globalization became commonplace. Nantes is more than just its captivating landmarks; it is a testament to resilience.