Royal Court Collection

Mozart and his sister playing for Empress Maria Theresa
Young Mozart and his sister play a duet for Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

PANC2A-00011
Theodora, Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire, and her court. Printed 19th-century halftone reproduction of a mosaic at Ravenna

Louis XIV and Moliere having breakfast
Moliere at breakfast with Louis XIV at Versailles Palace. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a painting

Justinian, Byzantine emperor
Byzantine emperor and his attendant. Antique hand-colored print

PREV2A-00090
Benjamin Franklin representing the American cause at Louis XVIs court. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century painting

Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c
XIR205466 Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c.1685 (oil on canvas) by Meulen

Dr. Aprill, with the imperial ban, 14th October 1757 (colour litho)
STC434374 Dr. Aprill, with the imperial ban, 14th October 1757 (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great (1712-86) King of Prussia; Dr

The stables and gates of Versailles seen from the Palace, 1683 (engraving)
XJF3058224 The stables and gates of Versailles seen from the Palace, 1683 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Embroidered Walnut Armchair, c.1685 (wood, embroidery)
7141198 Embroidered Walnut Armchair, c.1685 (wood, embroidery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Birds, foliage and animals decorate the seat, while a formal banqueting scene)

Shakespeare at the Court of Queen Elizabeth I, Stained Glass Window (engraving)
8661523 Shakespeare at the Court of Queen Elizabeth I, Stained Glass Window (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare at the Court of Queen Elizabeth)

Reception of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in France, he is presented to Louis XVI (1754-1793)
NWI4843859 Reception of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in France, he is presented to Louis XVI (1754-1793) and Marie Antoinette (1755-1793)

Pope Clement VI uprchased the sovereignty of Avignon by Guillaume de Malesec (Malosico)
ELD4965258 Pope Clement VI uprchased the sovereignty of Avignon by Guillaume de Malesec (Malosico) from Queen Joan I of Naples in June 6, 1348 for the sum of Naples, 80,000 crowns

The young Duchess of Burgundy, Marie-Adelaide (Marie Adelaide) of Savoy (1685-1712)
ELD4855883 The young Duchess of Burgundy, Marie-Adelaide (Marie Adelaide) of Savoy (1685-1712) with King Louis XIV known as the Sun King (King Sun or Louis the Great, 1638-1715)

The king of the Franks, Dagobert I and Saint Eloi de Noyon, 1853 (engraving)
ELD4836915 The king of the Franks, Dagobert I and Saint Eloi de Noyon, 1853 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The king of the Franks)

King Edward IV (1442-1483) and his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) (1452-1485)
NWI4945113 King Edward IV (1442-1483) and his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) (1452-1485) - King Edward IV and his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard III

Spanish Inquisiton: Portrait of Tomas de Torquemada (1420-1498) holding a crucifix against the kings of Spain Isabella
ELD4940962 Spanish Inquisiton: Portrait of Tomas de Torquemada (1420-1498) holding a crucifix against the kings of Spain Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon

Astrologer Tommaso Campanella pulling the horoscope of Louis XIV newborn, 1851 (engraving)
ELD4927320 Astrologer Tommaso Campanella pulling the horoscope of Louis XIV newborn, 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: The Italian monk and astrologer Tommaso Campanella (1538-1639)

BUEIL, John V of (1406-1477). CHARLES VII of France (1403-1461). King of France (1422-1461)
CUL4871178 BUEIL, John V of (1406-1477). CHARLES VII of France (1403-1461). King of France (1422-1461), Valois dynasty.; JOAN OF ARC, Saint (1412-1431)

Renaissance: Courtyard scene, artists and poets at the time of the regne of Cosimo (Cosimo de Medici)
ELD4846373 Renaissance: Courtyard scene, artists and poets at the time of the regne of Cosimo (Cosimo de Medici), known as Cosimo the Ancient Medicis (1389-1464) in Florence"

Portrait of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour (dit Madame de Pompadour)
ELD4935666 Portrait of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour (dit Madame de Pompadour, 1722-1764) Engraving of the 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

The regent Marie de Medicis and her favourite Concino Concini, Marquis d'Anchor (1575-1617)
ELD4901145 The regent Marie de Medicis and her favourite Concino Concini, Marquis d'Anchor (1575-1617). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

The young Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress of King Louis XIV, and Henriette of England (1644-1670)
ELD4900196 The young Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress of King Louis XIV, and Henriette of England (1644-1670) circa 1661

Native population of America: Indians. Pocahontas in England is presented to King James I Stuart (James I)
NWI4931643 Native population of America: Indians. Pocahontas in England is presented to King James I Stuart (James I, (1566-1625) with her husband John Rolfe, 1616

" Fete at Palazzo Barberini in honor of Christine de Suede (Cristina di Svezia)
XEE5027265 " Fete at Palazzo Barberini in honor of Christine de Suede (Cristina di Svezia), 28/02/1656" Painting by Filippo Lauri (1623-1694) and Filippo Gagliardi (died 1659)

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4655413 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Court costume in England around 1400 - Court dress in England about 1400. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957285 Court costume in England around 1400 - Court dress in England about 1400. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Court costume in England around 1400 - Court dress in England about 1400)

The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) and Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566) Lady of Breze
ELD4958128 The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) and Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566) Lady of Breze, Duchess of Valentinois circa 1524 (King of France Francis I with Diane of Poitiers)

Costumes of INDONESIA (TIMOR Island): right: War costume, left court suit. Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779)
JAB4121380 Costumes of INDONESIA (TIMOR Island): right: War costume, left court suit. Voyages of James COOK (1728-1779). Engraving 1835; (add.info.: Costumes of INDONESIA (TIMOR Island): right

A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 (engraving)
1761304 A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 (engraving); (add.info.: A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 The King stands at left with his mother)

View of the great banquet given by the provosts of the merchants and aldermen in honour of the birth of the dauphin
AIS5371371 View of the great banquet given by the provosts of the merchants and aldermen in honour of the birth of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand of France, the eldest son of Louis XV, King of France

Portrait of the China-Tartar Emperor Qianlong, and a literary mandarin of his court
FLO4622351 Portrait of the China-Tartar Emperor Qianlong, and a literary mandarin of his court. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Milan, Chiesa San Francesco di Paola, San Francesco di Paola administers the sacraments to the King of France Louis XI
7227317 Milan, Chiesa San Francesco di Paola, San Francesco di Paola administers the sacraments to the King of France Louis XI on his deathbed, Detail; Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola, Milan

Embroidered Walnut Armchair Detail, c. 1685 (embroidery)
7141205 Embroidered Walnut Armchair Detail, c. 1685 (embroidery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: A formal banqueting scene, probably featuring Solomon and the Queen of Sheba)

Richard II of England (1367-1400) - Richard II, King of England. Lithograph of a painting in Westminster Abbey
NWI4945147 Richard II of England (1367-1400) - Richard II, King of England. Lithograph of a painting in Westminster Abbey; (add.info.: Richard II of England (1367-1400) - Richard II, King of England

Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)
NWI4943705 Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), receiving a book by John Talbot (circa 1384-1453) Earl of Shrewsbury - Henry VI and his queen

King Louis XIII (1601-1643) and the king's close friend Mademoiselle de Lafayette
ELD4901183 King Louis XIII (1601-1643) and the king's close friend Mademoiselle de Lafayette (Louise Angelique Motier de La Fayette) (1618-1665)

The young Louise Jeanne de Tiercelin de la Colleterie later called madame de Bonneval
ELD4900266 The young Louise Jeanne de Tiercelin de la Colleterie later called madame de Bonneval, introduced to king of France Louis XV in the garden of the Tuileries, Paris, 1762

Portrait of the King of France Louis XII (1462-1515) leaving Alexandria to join Genes
ELD4932961 Portrait of the King of France Louis XII (1462-1515) leaving Alexandria to join Genes, 24/04/1507 (Portrait of king Louis xii leaving Alexandria 1507)

King Louis XIV (1638-1715) advising his architects and terrassiers on his large construction sites
ELD4941163 King Louis XIV (1638-1715) advising his architects and terrassiers on his large construction sites (king of France Louis XIV supervizing the construction of palaces)

Daily life in Versailles palace: king of France Louis XIV feeding his dogs, 1851 (engraving)
ELD4941106 Daily life in Versailles palace: king of France Louis XIV feeding his dogs, 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: Daily life in Versailles palace)

Representation of Saint Clotilde (474-545) wife of Clovis king of the Franks (Portrait of queen Clotilde (Clothilde)
ELD4859454 Representation of Saint Clotilde (474-545) wife of Clovis king of the Franks (Portrait of queen Clotilde (Clothilde, Clotilda, Clotild)

The King of France Louis IX (1214-1270) and his adviser Saint Vincent de Beauvais (ca)
ELD4863022 The King of France Louis IX (1214-1270) and his adviser Saint Vincent de Beauvais (ca. 1190-1264) at the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris around 1250

Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting
7277896 Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception after Cortez's return, in Toledo, Spain, 1528, Liebig painting)

Charles I of England in the studio of Van Dyck, c.1888 (woodcut)
UIG5414417 Charles I of England in the studio of Van Dyck, c.1888 (woodcut).

Roman antiquite: tarquin the elder (tarquinius priscus or lucumon) (616-578 BC)
ELD4965540 Roman antiquite: tarquin the elder (tarquinius priscus or lucumon) (616-578 BC) settling in the court of king ancus Marcius, 7th century BC (Ancient rome: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus)

Witchcraft and black magic: " Le seigneur Robert III d'Artois (1287-1342) envoutant jean de valois
ELD4844038 Witchcraft and black magic: " Le seigneur Robert III d'Artois (1287-1342) envoutant jean de valois, son of King Philip VI, sur un doll de wax a son image (voodoo)

The death of Gabrielle d'Estrees (1573-1599) favorite of King Henry IV of France Engraving from "Histoire de
ELD4842198 The death of Gabrielle d'Estrees (1573-1599) favorite of King Henry IV of France Engraving from "Histoire de la Bastille" by Auguste Maquet

Louis XVI and his family at Versailles, awaiting the mob, French Revolution
NWI4946896 Louis XVI and his family at Versailles, awaiting the mob, French Revolution.; (add.info.: Louis XVI and his family at Versailles, awaiting the mob)

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"Step into the opulent world of royal courts throughout history, where power and culture intertwined. Witness Mozart and his sister enchanting Empress Maria Theresa with their musical prowess in PANC2A-00011. Louis XIV, the Sun King himself, shares a leisurely breakfast with the brilliant playwright Moliere, discussing art and politics. Marvel at Justinian, the Byzantine emperor who shaped an empire while leaving behind a legacy of architectural wonders. In PREV2A-00090, immerse yourself in the grandeur of Louis XIV's entry into Arras alongside his beloved Maria Theresa. The oil on canvas painting captures their regal splendor as they grace the city with their presence. Dr. Aprill commands attention with her imperial ban on that fateful day of 14th October 1757—her authority radiating from every brushstroke in this captivating color litho. The stables and gates of Versailles stand as a testament to both beauty and functionality in 1683's engraving—a glimpse into the meticulous planning that went into creating such an extravagant palace complex. Philip IV and his Queen find solace amidst towering columns in a stunning oil on canvas artwork from c. 1630—an intimate moment frozen in time. Transport yourself to another era through "The Torch Dance, " a mesmerizing woodcut capturing vibrant festivities from 1517-18—a celebration fit for royalty. Boccaccio's nobleman and clerics come alive through intricate miniatures adorning "On the praise and virtue. " These delicate illustrations offer glimpses into courtly life during Boccaccio's time. Finally, lose yourself within palatial walls depicted by gouache with gold on paper—an exquisite portrayal of elegance from the 19th century. A man and woman navigate corridors adorned with luxury, embodying timeless sophistication within this resplendent palace setting. These captivating glimpses into royal courts remind us of the grandeur, artistry, and influence that shaped history.