From noblemen and a maharaja to emperors and artists, these men were the style stars of their day.
By the early 16th century rulers began to recognize the political value of distributing portraits of themselves to followers as a way of reminding them of, and rewarding them for, their allegiance. In this, Francis I, King of France from 1515 to 1547, was very adept. Here, he presents himself as fashionably elegant, pious (the religious hat badge), yet physically powerful. One famous portrait of the king was made around 1525 by the Netherlander Joos van Cleve. Based on this painting, now in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the artist's workshop produced at least 20 copies, including this one, to be given by the king as gifts.
Francis I. 1515 to 1545. Renaissance fashion era. Artistic head-dresses. Increase of love of dress. Coaches in Paris; their influence on the fashions.
Marie Antoinette, officially called Antonia Josepha Johanna, was the last queen of France before the French Revolution. Marie Antoinette was born on November 2, 1755, and died on October 16, 1793, at the age of 37 years. Advertisement Marie Antoinette was the daughter of Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa and she married Louis-Auguste. […]
“I am in a countrywhere all the niceties of life are lacking.But I am filled with many inner consolations.Indeed, I run the risk of crying my eyes o
Pope Francis breaks with tradition requiring Catholics to make pilgrimage to Rome for jubilee year, which he has decreed the Holy Year of Mercy
St. Francis of Assisi, spirit of st. francis, basilica of st. francis, many paths to heaven, surrender to divine light, instrument of peace
St Francis original icon hand-painted in egg tempera on 300gsm acid free smooth (HP) watercolour paper. The halo is gilded with 24 carat gold leaf. The icon has been professionally framed in Ayous bare wood and hand waxed to finish. It measures 44cm wide by 51.5 length and fitted with picture cord ready to hang. This icon of St Francis was part of the body of work for my icon painting diploma, taught by leading Orthodox iconographer Aidan Hart at the Prince's School of Traditional Arts, London. Saint Francis is a well known and much loved saint worldwide. He was a devoted advocate of the poor. Many of the stories that surround his life say that he had a great love for animals and the environment. He was so committed to imitating the life and work of Christ that he is sometimes remembered as 'alter Christus' meaning "another Christ." His feast day is celebrated on 4th October and he is patron of Italy, the environment and animals. I offer free shipping within the UK and meet overseas buyers half way with the cost of shipping with the price quoted at checkout.
Five hundred years ago, the English and French kings proclaimed their friendship—and military might—at the Field of Cloth of Gold
The man who would be the last “Holy Roman Emperor”(elect) and the first “Emperor of Austria”, Francis II and then Francis I, was born in F...
Meeting of Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.
1 St. Francis of Assisi has inspired a plethora of delightful, even whimsical images for hundreds of years. He was gentle and unconventional, open to nature, communed with animal. Yet he was a sti…
Learn about François 1er (Francis I), one of the great renaissance Kings of France. From his personal life, his rivalries, his accomplishments and more.
Pope Francis delivers the Urbi et Orbi Christmas' day blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018.
