Blois Collection

Church of the Hospital of St Cross, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). The church of the oldest charitable institution of Britain, almshouses founded in the 12th century. From Winchester

Emblem of Louis XII
A porcupine - the emblem of Louis XII at the Castle in Blois, France. Louis (r. 14981515), inherited the emblem of the porcupine from his grandfather. Date: circa 1910s

Chateau of Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre, France, Europe

Stained glass of the Virgin Mary in Notre-Dame-de-la-Trinite church by Louis Barillet and Jean Le Chevallier, Blois, Loir-et-Cher, France, Europe

Statue of Louis XII on horseback above the chateau entrance at Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre, France, Europe

Portrait of Tognina Gonsalvus, ca 1595. Found in the Collection of Muse e des Beaux-Arts, Blois

Small chapel of Eglise Saint Vincent in Jardin Augustin Thierry, Blois, Loire-et-Cher, Centre, France

Plans, Chateau de Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, France
Plans for the restoration of the logis royaux or royal appartments, 1812, in the collection of the Chateau de Chinon or Forteresse royale de Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, France

Print, Chateau de Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, France
View of the chateau and town of Chinon. aquatint engraving, 1819, by Florent Fidele Constant Bourgeois, 1767-1841, in the collection of the Chateau de Chinon or Forteresse royale de Chinon

Dragons - Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon
A close-up detailed view of the dark limestone Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon, Hampshire. Likely a gift from Bishop Henry de Blois

Adam and Eve - Tournai Font, All Saints Church, East Meon
A close-up detailed view of the Adam and Eve side of the dark limestone Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon, Hampshire

The Tournai font at East Meon Church, Hampshire
A close-up detailed view of the dark limestone Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon, Hampshire. Likely a gift from Bishop Henry de Blois

Adelicia of Louvain and the Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, alarmed at the approach of Henry's nephew, Stephen of Blois (later King Stephen). Date: 12th century

DDE-90029290
Town of Blois with River Loire in foreground. Loire Valley. France Date: 06/08/2005

Village near Blois after the siege, December 1870 (engraving)
958922 Village near Blois after the siege, December 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village near Blois after the siege, December 1870)

The High Court of France engaged in the Conspiracy Trials at Blois (engraving)
2773782 The High Court of France engaged in the Conspiracy Trials at Blois (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blois, Chateau, Facade exterieure de l aile Louis XII (colour photo)
2803685 Blois, Chateau, Facade exterieure de l aile Louis XII (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blois, Chateau)

Consecration of a New Cross at Blois (engraving)
1587531 Consecration of a New Cross at Blois (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of a New Cross at Blois)

Blois, c. 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen and brown and black ink on blue paper
1217285 Blois, c. 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen and brown and black ink on blue paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 13.5x18.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Portrait of Roman Emperor Pertinax
Roman Emperor Pertinax, 126AD-193AD, Publius Helvius Pertinax Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Marie Anne de Bourbon, Mademoiselle de Blois, Princesse de Conti 1666-1739. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 63 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Pavillon dit des Bains de la reine Anne, a Blois (engraving)
3645772 Pavillon dit des Bains de la reine Anne, a Blois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavillon dit des Bains de la reine Anne, a Blois)

The Bridge at Blois: Fog Clearing, 1826 - 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen
1217273 The Bridge at Blois: Fog Clearing, 1826 - 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen and red and black ink) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 13.1x18.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum

The Great Mademoiselle (engraving)
965795 The Great Mademoiselle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Mademoiselle)

Chateau des Blois (engraving)
670442 Chateau des Blois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau des Blois. Illustration for Les Francaises Illustres by Gustave Demoulin (Hachette)

Blois (colour litho)
669307 Blois (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blois. Illustration for Cathedral Cities of France, published by M A Vinson)

Blois on the Loire, 1840 (w / c on paper)
CH402452 Blois on the Loire, 1840 (w/c on paper) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 29.5x43.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Chateau de Chambord, near Blois (engraving)
3649467 Chateau de Chambord, near Blois (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau de Chambord, near Blois. Chateau de Chambord, pres de Blois)

Near Blois, 1879 (w / c)
6198419 Near Blois, 1879 (w/c) by Hardy, Thomas Bush (1842-97); 41.9x55.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Bush Hardy (1842-1897)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

Fireplace: Hotel D Alluye, Blois, France (b / w photo)
6018432 Fireplace: Hotel D Alluye, Blois, France (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel D Alluye, Blois, France)

Young Louis XIV, King of France, 17th century, from a painting in the Musee de Blois
5855346 Young Louis XIV, King of France, 17th century, from a painting in the Musee de Blois. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Young Louis XIV, King of France)

Hotel d Alluye, Blois, Loir-et-Cher (chromolitho)
974696 Hotel d Alluye, Blois, Loir-et-Cher (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel d Alluye, Blois, Loir-et-Cher)

Blois, Cathedrale (photo)
1094964 Blois, Cathedrale (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blois, Cathedrale. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Baths of Catherine de Medicis, at Blois (engraving)
3649488 The Baths of Catherine de Medicis, at Blois (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baths of Catherine de Medicis, at Blois)

Stephen King of England (engraving)
818811 Stephen King of England (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephen King of England (1092/6-1154)

Exiled to Blois, Marie de Medicis and her suite quit the Louvre (colour litho)
2795469 Exiled to Blois, Marie de Medicis and her suite quit the Louvre (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exiled to Blois)

Palace at Blois, c. 1830 (watercolour over graphite with bodycolour and pen and brown
1217286 Palace at Blois, c. 1830 (watercolour over graphite with bodycolour and pen and brown and black ink) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 13x18.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Blois and Chateau De Blois (engraving)
3654808 Blois and Chateau De Blois (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blois and Chateau De Blois)

Rusted cubes
Christophe Verot

Rusted houses
Christophe Verot

Rusted city
Christophe Verot

In front of the wall
Christophe Verot

View of Tower near Blois, mid 18th century. Creator: Quentin Pierre Chedel
View of Tower near Blois, mid 18th century. After Francois Boucher

The Hundred Mennes Hall, St. Cross, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Hundred Mennes Hall, St. Cross, 1845. Interior showing the the Hundred Mens Hall in the Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty, at Winchester, Hampshire

The Hospital of St. Cross, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Hospital of St. Cross, 1845. The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty in Winchester, Hampshire, was founded by Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester, in 1136

Portrait of Francois Le Bloy, 1760-92. 1760-92. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Portrait of Francois Le Bloy, 1760-92

CHATEAU AT BLOIS / FRANCE
The Chateau at Blois. Date: circa 1830

FRANCE / BLOIS / EARLY C19TH
A view toward the French town of Blois. Date: circa 1820

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"Blois: A Tapestry of History and Art in the Heart of France" Step into the enchanting world of Blois, a captivating city nestled in the Loir-et-Cher region of Centre, France. With its rich history and stunning architecture, it offers a mesmerizing journey through time. Begin your exploration at the Church of the Hospital of St Cross in Winchester, Hampshire. Dating back to the early 20th century, this magnificent church sets the stage for what awaits you in Blois. As you wander through the streets, keep an eye out for symbols that tell tales from centuries past. The emblem of Louis XII adorns many buildings, reminding visitors of his reign and influence on this charming city. One cannot miss the grandeur of Chateau de Blois dominating its skyline. This architectural masterpiece showcases both Gothic and Renaissance styles and is truly a sight to behold. Look up at its entrance to find a majestic statue depicting Louis XII on horseback - a testament to his legacy. Inside Notre-Dame-de-la-Trinite church lies another treasure - stained glass art by Louis Barillet portraying the Virgin Mary with ethereal beauty. These vibrant windows transport visitors into a realm where faith meets artistic brilliance. For those seeking more historical wonders beyond Blois' borders, venture to Chateau de Chinon in Indre-et-Loire. Marvel at its intricate plans or immerse yourself in prints that bring this castle's storied past to life. Back within Blois' embrace lies All Saints Church in East Meon where dragons guard Tournai font with fierce elegance while Adam and Eve grace another font nearby. These masterpieces showcase not only artistic craftsmanship but also provide glimpses into religious narratives that have shaped our culture. Delve deeper into history as you discover Adelicia of Louvain and Empress Matilda's stories intertwining with Blois' own tale. Their legacies echo throughout the city, reminding us of the powerful women who once walked these streets.