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Jean de Luxembourg, comte de Lyons, John II
Jean de Luxembourg, comte de Lyons, John II of Luxembourg, Count of Ligny, 1392-1441. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle (Ancient Equestrian Armorials of the Order of the Golden Fleece and Europe in the 15th century), Paris, 1890. From illustrated manuscript 4790 in the Bibliotheque de l Arsenal
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts Jean de Luxembourg, Comte de Lyons, John II (1392-1441), Count of Ligny, a prominent figure in the European aristocracy during the 15th century. The image is taken from Loredan Larchey's Ancient Equestrian Armorials of the Order of the Golden Fleece and Europe in the 15th Century, published in Paris in 1890. Jean de Luxembourg is shown in full armor, astride a noble steed, with a lion rampant as his crest atop his helmet. The lion, a symbol of courage and power, is a common heraldic emblem of the Luxembourg family. In his right hand, Jean holds a dragon slain, symbolizing his victory and strength. The dragon, a fearsome creature often used as a heraldic symbol of evil, represents the challenges that Jean had overcome in his life. The intricate details of the armor, the lifelike representation of the horse and rider, and the vivid colors of the chromolithograph make this image a true masterpiece of 15th-century art. The armorial, from which this image is taken, was originally an illustrated manuscript housed in the Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal in Paris. It is a testament to the rich history and heritage of the European nobility during this period. Jean de Luxembourg was a prominent member of the Order of the Golden Fleece, an exclusive chivalric order founded by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in 1430. The order brought together the most powerful and influential figures of the time, and its members were known for their military prowess, chivalry, and loyalty to the Duke of Burgundy. This beautiful and historic image provides a glimpse into the world of the European aristocracy during the 15th century, a time of knights, castles, and chivalry.
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