Ribault Collection

A Ribauldequin, infernal machine or organ gun, armed with small cannon and pikes
2619066 A Ribauldequin, infernal machine or organ gun, armed with small cannon and pikes, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Creator: Jean-Francois Ribault
Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Marie Louise, Archiduchesse d Autriche, Imperatrice des Francais, Reine d Italie

Ribauldequin. Late medieval volley gun
Ribauldequin or rabauld. Late medieval volley gun with many small-caliber iron barrels set up parallel on a platform, used during the 14th and 15th centuries. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883

French colonists building a ship, South Carolina, 1560s
Shipbuilding at Archers Creek, South Carolina, by French colonists left behind by Ribault, 1562. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Brevis narratio eorum quae in Florida Americae Provincia Gallis acciderunt, secunda in allam Navigatione. 1591. Folio 31. Night attack on a village

EXPL2A-00262
Early explorers coming ashore along a tropical coast in the New World. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Josephine (Ribault)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I wearing crown and necklace. Date: 1763 - 1814

FLORIDA NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEF, 1564. The Florida Native American chief, Athore, showing Rene de Laudonniere the marker column erected by Jean Ribault in 1562

Settlers from the first French expedition to America in 1562, leaded by Jean Ribault, exchanging supplies with Native American People, near Charlesfort (nowadays Beaufort, South Carolina)

RIBAULT EXPEDITION, 1562. A French expedition under the command of Jean Ribault arrives at Port Royal (present-day Beaufort), South Carolina, 1562

RIBAULT EXPEDITION, 1562. Volunteers left by Jean Ribault in 1562 at Charlesfort (near present day Beaufort), South Carolina, seek provisions from friendly Native Americans

FRENCH: STH. CAROLINA, 1562. Volunteers left by Jean Ribault in 1562 at Charlesfort (near present day Beaufort)
FRENCH: STH. CAROLINA, 1562. Volunteers left by Jean Ribault in 1562 at Charlesfort (near present day Beaufort, South Carolina) seek provisions from friendly Native Americans

JEAN RIBAULT: EXPEDITION 1562. The French exploring expedition of 1562 in present day South Carolina
JEAN RIBAULT:EXPEDITION 1562. The French exploring expedition of 1562 in present day South Carolina. The site where Jean Ribault, the commander

JEAN RIBAULT: FLORIDA, 1562. The French, under the command of Jean Ribault, arriving in Florida in 1562. Colored engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry after Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

Ribault & Florida Indian
Jean Ribault sets up his column which the Florida Indians honour Date: 1562

Pope Pius VII (Ribault)
POPE PIUS VII (Luigi Barnabo Chiaramonti) He signed Concordat with Napoleon, but later quarreled with him and was arrested by the French

America / Ribaults Column
The French coloniser, Jean Ribault sets up his column in Florida, which is honoured by Native Americans

Adorning Ribault Column
Florida Indians decorate Ribaults column

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"Ribault: Exploring the Legacy of a French Adventurer" In the 16th century, Theodor de Bry documented the remarkable journey of Ribault, a renowned explorer and military strategist. His work "Brevis narratio eorum" sheds light on Ribault's exploits and contributions to history. One notable invention associated with the ribauldequin, a late medieval volley gun. This fearsome weapon was armed with small cannons and pikes, capable of devastating firepower during battles. Jean-Francois Ribault, an artist from the early 20th century, captured Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma in his artwork. This depiction showcases his talent as well as pays homage to his namesake. Josephine (Ribault), another significant figure linked to Ribault's lineage, adds depth to his story. Her presence highlights familial ties that span across generations and connect them to their ancestral roots. French colonists building a ship in South Carolina during the 1560s exemplify Ribault's role in colonization efforts. His expeditions paved the way for European settlement in new territories while establishing trade routes and cultural exchanges between continents. The plan of Fort Caroline on St. Johns River further illustrates Ribault's influence on Florida's history. Built by French settlers during their second expedition in 1564, this fortification served as a strategic stronghold against rival powers vying for control over these lands. A colored engraving by Theodor de Bry depicts Athore, a Native American chief from Florida encountered by Ribault during his explorations. This encounter symbolizes cross-cultural interactions that shaped both indigenous communities' lives and European perspectives on native cultures. Settlers from France embarked on their first expedition under Ribault's leadership towards uncharted territories like Florida. Their courage and determination laid foundations for future endeavors that would shape North America forever. Through various historical accounts and artistic representations like those found within Theodor de Bry's works, Ribault's legacy endures.