Rochet Collection

Vestments of a Catholic cardinal, 15th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries

Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Bronze statue of William the Conqueror (c1028-1087) first Norman King of England by French sculptor Louis Rochet in his birthplace, Falaise

Priest of the Congregation of France, or Genovefain, founded at the Abbey of Saint Genevieve, Congregation de France
5912798 Priest of the Congregation of France, or Genovefain, founded at the Abbey of Saint Genevieve, Congregation de France, Genovefains

Trimming for a Rochet of Needlepoint Lace, made by Irish Peasant Women for the Pope (b / w photo)
1591629 Trimming for a Rochet of Needlepoint Lace, made by Irish Peasant Women for the Pope (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Archbishop Mora y del Rio (b / w photo)
STC375602 Archbishop Mora y del Rio (b/w photo) by Casasola, Agustin Victor (1874-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

The verification of the death of Pius IX by means of the silver hammer
TPG385491 The verification of the death of Pius IX by means of the silver hammer, from the Revista illustrata, 24th February 1878 (litho) by Joris

Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne, Paris, 1890. Charlemagne et ses Leudes in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, is a bronze statue by Charles Rochet and Louis Rochet

Statue of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, 1882-1884. Artist: E Bocourt
Statue of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, 1882-1884. King of the Franks from 768, Charlemagne (c742-814) was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD by Leo III

Plan for the Trocadero and Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Artist: G Rochet
Plan for the Trocadero and Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

The Champs de Mars, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Artist: G Rochet
The Champs de Mars, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Pope Sixtus IV, (1414-1484), seated on a throne.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th

Charlemagne Statue
CHARLEMAGNE King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor: a statue by Rochet in front of Notre Dame, Paris

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"Exploring the Rich History and Artistry of Rochet: From Cardinal Vestments to Equestrian Statues" Step back in time to the 15th century as we delve into the world of Rochet, a captivating piece of Catholic cardinal vestments. Adorned with intricate needlepoint lace made by Irish peasant women for the Pope, this rochet showcases both religious devotion and artistic craftsmanship. Moving forward in history, we encounter a stunning statue of William the Conqueror in Falaise, created by an unknown artist in 1890. The attention to detail and regal presence captured in this sculpture is truly awe-inspiring. Continuing our journey, we discover a handcoloured woodblock engraving depicting a priest from the Congregation de France founded at Saint Genevieve Abbey. Illustrated by Jacques Charles Bar, this image offers us a glimpse into the attire worn by Genovefains priests during that era. As we explore further, Archbishop Mora y del Rio's photograph captures his dignified presence while emphasizing his ecclesiastical robes. This black-and-white portrait highlights not only his role but also the significance of garments like rochets within religious hierarchies. Intriguingly enough, even papal events were marked with unique rituals such as "the verification of death, " symbolized by a silver hammer. Picturing Pius IX's final moments through this symbolic act adds another layer to our understanding of historical practices surrounding pontiffs. Our journey takes us beyond ecclesiastical realms as we encounter equestrian statues paying homage to legendary figures like Charlemagne. These magnificent sculptures stand tall in Paris since their creation between 1882-1890 and remind us of Charlemagne's influential reign as King of Franks and Holy Roman Emperor. Shifting gears slightly towards art exhibitions held at Trocadero and Champs de Mars during Paris' Universal Exhibition in 1900, we stumble upon the works of G Rochet.