Poitiers Collection (page 2)

Poitiers, Vienne, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre (photo)
1094882 Poitiers, Vienne, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poitiers, Vienne, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre)

Battle of Poitiers, 1356 (gravure)
959863 Battle of Poitiers, 1356 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Poitiers, 1356)

La pierre celtique de Poitiers, Copie fidele d une gravure du seizieme siecle (engraving)
3644681 La pierre celtique de Poitiers, Copie fidele d une gravure du seizieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La pierre celtique de Poitiers)

Charles V at the Battle of Poitiers (chromolitho)
667201 Charles V at the Battle of Poitiers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V at the Battle of Poitiers)

Poitou (chromolitho)
734878 Poitou (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poitou. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Mediaeval Battle of French and English--John at Poitiers (engraving)
655242 Mediaeval Battle of French and English--John at Poitiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Defeat of Abdalrahman at Poitiers (engraving)
653985 Defeat of Abdalrahman at Poitiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of Abdalrahman at Poitiers)

Noble d or de Guyenne (pavillon), Edward the Black Prince
5944005 Noble d or de Guyenne (pavillon), Edward the Black Prince (1362-72) (gold) (obverse of 5944006) by French School, (14th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Arderne Tomb, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England
741543 The Arderne Tomb, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England, 1848-9 (hand coloured engraving) (see also 779743 & 779744) by Richardson, Edward M

Notre Dame, Poitiers (engraving)
2780682 Notre Dame, Poitiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notre Dame, Poitiers)

Ms 547 fol. 16 Stations of the Cross, from a Book of Hours used by a woman from Poitiers
473047 Ms 547 fol.16 Stations of the Cross, from a Book of Hours used by a woman from Poitiers (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Ms 547 fol. 26 Crucifixion, from a Book of Hours used by a woman from Poitiers (vellum)
473045 Ms 547 fol.26 Crucifixion, from a Book of Hours used by a woman from Poitiers (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Ms 547 fol. 21 Christ being nailed to the cross, from a Book of Hours used by a woman
473046 Ms 547 fol.21 Christ being nailed to the cross, from a Book of Hours used by a woman from Poitiers (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Battles of the British Army, Poitiers, the Morning of the Battle, Edward the Black Prince taking Leave of the Cardinal
1107729 Battles of the British Army, Poitiers, the Morning of the Battle, Edward the Black Prince taking Leave of the Cardinal de Perigord (litho) by Woodville

Church of Saint Radegund, Poitiers (colour photo)
3095226 Church of Saint Radegund, Poitiers (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of Saint Radegund, Poitiers)

Ancient view of Poitiers (engraving)
665654 Ancient view of Poitiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient view of Poitiers. Illustration from La France by Mme de Witt (Hachette, 1895)

Poitiers (engraving)
670474 Poitiers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poitiers. Illustration for Les Francaises Illustres by Gustave Demoulin (Hachette, 1889)

Charles Martel at Poictiers (engraving)
655686 Charles Martel at Poictiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Martel at Poictiers)

Noble d or de Guyenne (pavillon), Edward the Black Prince
5944006 Noble d or de Guyenne (pavillon), Edward the Black Prince (1362-72) (gold) (obverse of 5944005) by French School, (14th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Romanesque facade of the Church of Notre Dame la Grande, Poitiers, France (litho)
6001166 Romanesque facade of the Church of Notre Dame la Grande, Poitiers, France (litho) by Petit, Victor Jean-Baptiste (1817-c.1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battles of the British Army, Poitiers, the Last Stand of King John of France (litho)
1107969 Battles of the British Army, Poitiers, the Last Stand of King John of France (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Etienne Marcel presses the Great Edict of Reform on the Dauphin (chromolitho)
667174 Etienne Marcel presses the Great Edict of Reform on the Dauphin (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surrender of the French King at Poitiers (engraving)
655346 Surrender of the French King at Poitiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of the French King at Poitiers)

Ms 547 fol. 36 Entombment of Christ, from a Book of Hours used by a woman from Poitiers
473043 Ms 547 fol.36 Entombment of Christ, from a Book of Hours used by a woman from Poitiers (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Prince Edward serves John of Artois at table after having defeated him at Poitiers
984765 Prince Edward serves John of Artois at table after having defeated him at Poitiers, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

The Church of Notre Dame, Poitiers, France (engraving)
5204517 The Church of Notre Dame, Poitiers, France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of Notre Dame, Poitiers, France)

"Father, ware right! Father, ware left!"(engraving)
966117 " Father, ware right! Father, ware left!" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Father, ware right! Father, ware left!")

Church of Notre Dame, Poitiers (engraving)
3649501 Church of Notre Dame, Poitiers (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of Notre Dame, Poitiers. Eglise Notre-Dame, Poitiers)

The Battle of Poitiers AD1356, 1920s (litho)
833063 The Battle of Poitiers AD1356, 1920s (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Battle of Poitiers (engraving)
960070 Battle of Poitiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Poitiers. Engraved by Parr.); © Look and Learn

Battles of the British Army, Poitiers (litho)
1107730 Battles of the British Army, Poitiers (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Poitiers)

The Death of Hyacinthus, 1801. Creator: Broc, Jean (1771-1850)
The Death of Hyacinthus, 1801. Found in the collection of Musee Sainte-Croix, Poitiers

Battle of Poitiers, Edward (the Black Prince) leads an army of 6000 against the 20500-strong French army

POITIERS CATHEDRAL
The facade of the Cathedral. Date: circa 1840

COURT LADY - circa 1525
A lady of the court of Francois I - Diane de Poitiers Date: circa 1525

Western facade of Notre Dame la Grande church, Poitiers, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France, Europe

Sculptures on the western facade of Notre Dame la Grande church, Poitiers, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France, Europe

St. Peter and St. Pauls cathedral, Poitiers, Vienne, Poitour-Charentes, France, Europe

St. Peter and St. Pauls cathedral, Poitiers, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France, Europe

Cycling in Loire Valley, France
A touring cyclist stops in Saumur, in the Loire Valley, France. He leans on a signpost and looks thoughtfully at his guidebook. His bicycle is propped against the road sign Date: 1988

Diane de Poitiers, 1525, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Diane de Poitiers, 1525, (1907). Portrait of Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566), French noblewoman and chief mistress of Henry II of France

Diane de Poitiers, (early 19th century). Creator: Georges Jacques Gatine
Diane de Poitiers, (early 19th century). Portrait of Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566), chief mistress of King Henry II of France

Battle of Poitiers (732), with Carlos Martel winner on the Arabs. Detail of the miniature Chroniques of Jean Froissart 14th century

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

Diane de Poitiers, 1571. Artist: Francois Clouet
Diane de Poitiers, 1571. Painting held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIX. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Chateau d Anet, near Dreux, France, 1882-1884. The chateau was built between 1547 and 1552 by Philibert de l Orme for Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of King Henry II of France

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

St Hilary, 1365-1367 (1955). Artist: Master Theodoric
St Hilary, 1365-1367 (1955). Hilary (300-367) was bishop of Pictavium (Poitiers) and considered an eminent doctor of the Western Christian Church

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"Discovering the Rich History of Poitiers: From Battles to Beauty" Poitiers, a city in the Poitou-Charentes region of France, holds a captivating history that spans centuries. Known for its significant role in various historical events, this elevated view of town offers glimpses into its remarkable past. One notable event was the Battle of Tours in 732 when Charles Martel halted the advance of Saracen forces, securing victory and preserving Christianity. Another pivotal moment occurred during the French Religious Wars from 1562 to 1598, where Poitiers became a battleground during the Siege from July to September 1569 between Huguenots and opposing forces. The Black Prince and Jean II also left their mark on Poitiers. The former's English army achieved triumph over Edward Woodstock's troops here while Jean II faced his capture by England's forces during the Hundred Years' War. As we explore further, we encounter architectural gems like Chateau at Poitiers dating back to the 15th century. This magnificent structure stands as a testament to medieval grandeur and offers insights into life during that era. Delving deeper into local culture, Diane de Poitiers emerges as an influential figure through her medal bearing her name. A prominent mistress of King Henry II, she wielded considerable power and influence within French society. Beyond these historical milestones lies Villefranche du Perigord in Dordogne France – another picturesque destination worth exploring near Poitiers. Its charming landscapes provide respite amidst nature's beauty with scenes reminiscent of "July: Harvesting and Sheep Shearing. " In essence, visiting Poitiers is akin to stepping back in time; it allows us to witness firsthand how this city has played an integral part in shaping France's rich heritage. From battles fought bravely by legendary figures like Charles Martel or Sir William De LA More to cultural icons such as Diane de Poitiers, this city holds countless stories waiting to be discovered.