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Le Clerc Collection

"Le Clerc: A Man of Faith, Art, and Diplomacy" Father Joseph (1577-1638), originally known as Francois Joseph le Clerc du Tremblay

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: FATHER JOSEPH (1577-1638). Orig. Francois Joseph le Clerc du Tremblay. French religious

FATHER JOSEPH (1577-1638). Orig. Francois Joseph le Clerc du Tremblay. French religious and political figure. L Eminence Grise. Oil on canvas, 1873, by Jean-Leon Gerome

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Feast of the Lovers, after a work by Le Clerc, 1810. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom

Feast of the Lovers, after a work by Le Clerc, 1810. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000933 Feast of the Lovers, after a work by Le Clerc, 1810. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman

Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman
986469 Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman Pierre Seguier, May 1672, c.1770-1780 (engraving) by Le Brun

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: G L Le Clerc (engraving)

G L Le Clerc (engraving)
812945 G L Le Clerc (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: G L Le Clerc, the Count de Buffon. Author of Natural History)

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698. Creator

L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698. Creator
L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Book Cover (Two Flower Vases), 1656. Creator: Sebastien Le Clerc the Younger

Book Cover (Two Flower Vases), 1656. Creator: Sebastien Le Clerc the Younger
Book Cover (Two Flower Vases), 1656

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: La Veneration, Le Ravissement, Extreme Douleur corporelle (from Caractè

La Veneration, Le Ravissement, Extreme Douleur corporelle (from Caractè
La Veneration, Le Ravissement, Extreme Douleur corporelle (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), 1695-1720

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Ambassador of Siam before Louis XIV, . n. d. n. d Creator

Ambassador of Siam before Louis XIV, . n. d. n. d Creator
Ambassador of Siam before Louis XIV, .n.d

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Mouvement de douleur, Douleur aigue de corps et d Esprit

Mouvement de douleur, Douleur aigue de corps et d Esprit, Mouvement compose (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), 1695-1720

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: The Reception of Louis XIV at the Hotel de Ville on the Occasion of his Recovery

The Reception of Louis XIV at the Hotel de Ville on the Occasion of his Recovery, January 30, 1687, 1687

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Allegorical Medal in Honor of Louis XIV, . n. d. n. d Creator

Allegorical Medal in Honor of Louis XIV, . n. d. n. d Creator
Allegorical Medal in Honor of Louis XIV, .n.d

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Le Colere (from Caracteres des passions, gravé

Le Colere (from Caracteres des passions, gravé
Le Colere (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), 1695-1720

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Le Pleurer and mouvement compose(from Caracteres des passions

Le Pleurer and mouvement compose(from Caracteres des passions
Le Pleurer and mouvement compose (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), 1695-1720

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Louis XIV Visiting the Royal Academy of Sciences, 1671. Creator

Louis XIV Visiting the Royal Academy of Sciences, 1671. Creator
Louis XIV Visiting the Royal Academy of Sciences, 1671

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Mouvement Violent, Mouvement violent ou le coeur seroidit

Mouvement Violent, Mouvement violent ou le coeur seroidit, La Jalousie (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), 1695-1720

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: The Prodigal Son Demanding his Inheritance, ca. 1751. Creator: Rene Gaillard

The Prodigal Son Demanding his Inheritance, ca. 1751. Creator: Rene Gaillard
The Prodigal Son Demanding his Inheritance, ca. 1751

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: J. Le Clerc, (1657-1736), 1830. Creator: Unknown

J. Le Clerc, (1657-1736), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Le Clerc, (1657-1736), 1830. Jean Leclerc (1657-1736) Genevan theologian and biblical scholar who promoted exegesis, or critical interpretation of the Bible

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: A Polonaise Dress with draped overskirt. (From Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Francais), 1778

A Polonaise Dress with draped overskirt. (From Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Francais), 1778. From a private collection

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Frontispiece Les dix livres d architecture de

Frontispiece Les dix livres d architecture de
Frontispiece, Les dix livres d architecture de Vitruve, corrigez et traduits nouvellement en francois, avec des notes and des figures, Le Clerc, Sebastien, 1637-1714, Scotin, Gerard, 1643 - 1715

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Crossing Granicus La galerie de l hostel royal

Crossing Granicus La galerie de l hostel royal
Crossing of the Granicus, La galerie de l hostel royal des Goblins ou l on fait voir a monseig.r Colbert, quelques actions d Alexandre representees en tapisseries sur les tableaux de mons.r Le Brun

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Defeat Porus La galerie de l hostel royal des

Defeat Porus La galerie de l hostel royal des
Defeat of Porus, La galerie de l hostel royal des Goblins ou l on fait voir a monseig.r Colbert, quelques actions d Alexandre representees en tapisseries sur les tableaux de mons.r Le Brun, Le Clerc

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Triumphal entry Babylon La galerie de l hostel

Triumphal entry Babylon La galerie de l hostel
Triumphal entry into Babylon, La galerie de l hostel royal des Goblins ou l on fait voir a monseig.r Colbert, quelques actions d Alexandre representees en tapisseries sur les tableaux de mons.r Le

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: l Amour simple, Abattement, Le Desir (from Caracteres des passions

l Amour simple, Abattement, Le Desir (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), 1695-1720

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: after Sa bastien Le Clerc I, The Body of Christ being Covered with Flowersand Perfume

after Sa bastien Le Clerc I, The Body of Christ being Covered with Flowersand Perfume
after Sa© bastien Le Clerc I, The Body of Christ being Covered with Flowersand Perfume, engraving

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: after Sa bastien Le Clerc I, Peter Denying Christ, engraving

after Sa bastien Le Clerc I, Peter Denying Christ, engraving
after Sa© bastien Le Clerc I, Peter Denying Christ, engraving

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: after Sa bastien Le Clerc I, Christ before Annas, engraving

after Sa bastien Le Clerc I, Christ before Annas, engraving
after Sa© bastien Le Clerc I, Christ before Annas, engraving

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: FRANCE: OFFICERS CAMP. French officers in camp during one of the campaigns of King Louis XIV

FRANCE: OFFICERS CAMP. French officers in camp during one of the campaigns of King Louis XIV. Ink and wash study for an etching, late 17th century, by Sebastien Le Clerc the elder

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: KINSON, Fran篩s-Joseph (1778-1839). Charles-Emmanuel

KINSON, Fran篩s-Joseph (1778-1839). Charles-Emmanuel
KINSON, Fran篩 s-Joseph (1778-1839). Charles-Emmanuel Leclerc, General in Chief of the Army of Santo Domingo. 1804. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: CHARLES LECLERC (1772-1802). Charles Victor Emmanuel Leclerc. French soldier

CHARLES LECLERC (1772-1802). Charles Victor Emmanuel Leclerc. French soldier. Steel engraving after an oil by Francois Kinson (1771-1839)

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: A GEOMETRY ROOM, 1711-14. Engraving, unfinished, by S

A GEOMETRY ROOM, 1711-14. Engraving, unfinished, by S

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: GEORGES LOUIS de BUFFON (1707-1788). French naturalist. Engraving, French, 19th century

GEORGES LOUIS de BUFFON (1707-1788). French naturalist. Engraving, French, 19th century

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: General Leclerc - at Antony

General Leclerc - at Antony
Philippe Francois Marie, comte de Hauteclocque (1902-1947), laterly Leclerc de Hauteclocque (by a 1945 decree that incorporated his French Resistance alias Jacques-Philippe Leclerc to his name)

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Charles Victor Leclerc

Charles Victor Leclerc
CHARLES VICTOR EMMANUEL LECLERC - French military, married Maria Bonaparte, Napoleons sister. Defeated Toussaint - Louverture in Haiti in 1802, died of fever Date: 1702 - 1802

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: PARISIAN STYLE, 1921. Au Coin du Bois. A fashionable young Parisian

PARISIAN STYLE, 1921. Au Coin du Bois. A fashionable young Parisian and her dogs in the Bois de Boulogne. Illustration by Julien Jacques Leclerc from La Vie Parisienne, 1921

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: PSCI2A-00125

PSCI2A-00125
Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon. Hand-colored engraving

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Colbert J-B / Leclerc

Colbert J-B / Leclerc
JEAN-BAPTISTE French statesman, Marquis de Seignelay, with King Louis XIV at Versailles

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Buffon / French Card

Buffon / French Card
GEORGES-LOUIS LECLERC alias BUFFON French naturalist

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Buffon (Card)

Buffon (Card)
GEORGES-LOUIS LECLERC French naturalist, depicted at work in the royal gardens

Background imageLe Clerc Collection: Pauline Bonaparte

Pauline Bonaparte
(Maria-Paulette) PAULINE BONAPARTE sister of Napoleon married 1.General Leclerc 2.Prince Camillo Borghese (bust portrait)



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"Le Clerc: A Man of Faith, Art, and Diplomacy" Father Joseph (1577-1638), originally known as Francois Joseph le Clerc du Tremblay, was a French religious figure who left a lasting impact on history. His legacy is honored at the Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre on Rue Saint-Honore, serving as a reminder of his influential role as a statesman. G L Le Clerc's engraving captures the essence of Father Joseph's life and accomplishments. It showcases his dedication to both science and art, evident in his membership in L'Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts since 1698. This multidimensional talent is further exemplified by Sebastien Le Clerc the Younger's book cover design featuring two flower vases from 1656. However, Father Joseph's contributions extended beyond academia and aesthetics. As an ambassador for Siam during Louis XIV's reign, he played a crucial role in fostering diplomatic relations between nations. The image depicting him before Louis XIV serves as a testament to his skillful diplomacy. In addition to these achievements, Father Joseph delved into exploring human emotions through artistic expression. His works such as "La Veneration, " "Le Ravissement, " and "Extreme Douleur corporelle" showcased deep emotional experiences like reverence, ecstasy, and intense physical pain. The complexity of human emotions continued to captivate Father Joseph throughout his life. He depicted various forms of suffering with pieces like "Mouvement de douleur" and "Douleur aigue de corps et d'Esprit. " These artworks serve not only as visual representations but also evoke empathy within viewers. Father Joseph witnessed significant historical events firsthand too; one such momentous occasion was the reception of Louis XIV at Hotel de Ville upon recovering from illness. This event holds great significance in French history due to its symbolic representation of the monarchy's strength and resilience.