Xiii Collection

Richelieu (Champagne)
Armand-Jean Duplessie, cardinal and duc de RICHELIEU French prelate and statesman, minister and controller of Louis XIII, noted for suppressing the Huguenots

Barcelona International Exhibition. 1929. Poster from an illustration by R. Bas. View of Paseo de Maria Cristina with the Montju fountains and the National Palace

Banquet des Chevaliers de l Ordre du Saint-Esprit donne au chateau de Fontainebleau le 14 mai 1633, French School. The Knights of the Order of the Holy Spirit sit at two long tables

SPAD XIII with Le Prieur rockets attached for anti-balloon or anti-airship use. Extremely popular with French and American forces, over eight thousand were built by the time of the Armistice

Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903). Engraving. Colored
Leo XIII (1810-1903). Italian Pope (1878-1903), named Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci. Engraving by Knesing in The Catalan Illustration, 1893. Colored

SPADs XIII of US 22nd Aero Squadron, operational from August 1918. The machines were shipped back to the USA after the war and used as fighter trainers. Seen here in a snow-covered field

CABA CASAMITJANA, Antonio (1838-1907). Maria Christina of Austria and Alfonso XIII of Spain. Circa 1890. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Barcelona. Sant Jordi Catalan Royal Academy of Fine Arts

The miraculous catch, miniature in the Sacred Bible, volume IV. New Testament. Manuscript on parchment made??, probably, in Sant Sadurni on the Roine (France) and completed in 1268

Relief with a lion. Mesopotam. Albania
BYZANTINE ART. REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA. St. Nicholas Church, built in the XIII and remodeled in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Relief with a lion. Mesopotam

Cover design, Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, XIII
Cover design, Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, Part XIII, edited by C W Alcock. With a portrait of Lord Hawke, and a photograph of Essex County Cricket Ground, Leyton. Date: 1895

LOUIS XIII the Just (1601-1643). King of France (1610-1643). Baroque art. Oil on canvas

Leo XIII - Gioachimo Pecci. Pope Leo XIII, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front. Date c1878

German Reich (1871-1914)
3600101 German Reich (1871-1914); (add.info.: German Reich (1871-1914). Caricature about the cultural struggle (1878). Conflict known as Kulturkampf

Inset portrait of Leo XIII (Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci 1810-1903), the pope from 1878
535259 Inset portrait of Leo XIII (Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci 1810-1903), the pope from 1878, opening the Vatican archives for historical research, 1883

Louis XIII of France (1601-1643). Reigned from 1610. Son of Henry IV and Marie de' Medici, father of Louis XIV
529955 Louis XIII of France (1601-1643). Reigned from 1610. Son of Henry IV and Marie de' Medici, father of Louis XIV

Self portrait of Nicolas Poussin
5854978 Self portrait of Nicolas Poussin; (add.info.: Self portrait of Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), French landscape and history painter, shown holding a book and pen

Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) who officially came of age at 16 in 1902 here, standing beside his mother
528558 Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) who officially came of age at 16 in 1902 here, standing beside his mother, is introduced by the Pope of prospective brides

Sarcophagus of the Queen Dona Mencia Lopez de Haro (1223-1272)
3499664 Sarcophagus of the Queen Dona Mencia Lopez de Haro (1223-1272); (add.info.: Sarcophagus of the Queen Dona Mencia Lopez de Haro (1223-1272)

Processional Cross of Riells, XII-XIII, Detail (embossed silver)
3499633 Processional Cross of Riells, XII-XIII, Detail (embossed silver); (add.info.: Romanesque period. Processional Cross of Riells. Embossed silver. End of XII Century, beginnings of XIII. Detail)

pope Leo XIII, c.1900 (b/w photo)
527313 pope Leo XIII, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Leo XIII (Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci 1810-1903) Pope from 1878. Photograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Louis XIII of France (1601-1643). Reigned from 1610. Son of Henry IV and Marie de' Medici, father of Louis XIV
529956 Louis XIII of France (1601-1643). Reigned from 1610. Son of Henry IV and Marie de' Medici, father of Louis XIV

Leo XIII : Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci (1810-1903) Pope from 1878, receiving the last rites on his deathbed
530296 Leo XIII : Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci (1810-1903) Pope from 1878, receiving the last rites on his deathbed. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, French weekly paper

Antoine du Pluvinel, French riding master, 1552-1620 (print)
2573493 Antoine du Pluvinel, French riding master, 1552-1620 (print) by Van de Passe, Willem (c.1598-c.1637) (after); (add.info.: French vintage clothes from 16th century); SeM/Universal Images Group

SPAD XIII S15155 - 26
SPAD XIII S15155 / 26, at Champlin Fighter Museum, Falcon Field, Mesa AZ. Date: circa 2000

Chateau Perrier, Epernay, Champagne, France
Chateau Perrier, built 1852-57 in Louis XIII style by architect Pierre-Eugene Cordier, on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, Champagne, Marne, Grand Est, France

Rerum sicularum libri VIII, by Nicolai Specialis (Nicola Speciale, 14th century historian of Sicilian origin). In his work he described the deeds of the kings of the Crown of Aragon

Barcinonensium. Marca Hispanica sive limes hispanicus. Book written in Latin by Pierre de Marca (1594-1662). In 1656 he was commissioned to formalise the border treaty between the kingdoms of France

Marca Hispanica sive limes hispanicus
Illustrisimo Viro Ioanni Baptistae Colberto, marquis de Seignelay (1651-1690). Marca Hispanica sive limes hispanicus. Book written in Latin by Pierre de Marca (1594-1662)

Justinian's Codex, Book V. XIII (Fragment)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this leaf is from Book V.XIII Dei Uxoriae Actione 1.1.a. Main body text and marginal gloss with additional minute gloss on verso

Doris Niles
An etching of American dancer, Doris Niles, wearing an exotic dancing dress with a performing stance. After moving to Spain

Death of Louis XIII (1601-1643). Engraving. Colored
Louis XIII (1601-1643). King of France. Death of Louis XIII. Engraving by E. Coppin. Universal Library, 1951. Colored

Children of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Ena of Spain
Photographic postcard showing the three eldest children of King Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) and Queen Ena of Spain (1887-1969)

DEATH OF ALFONSO XII
Alfonso XII lies in state in Madrid : he dies without an heir but his queen Maria Cristina is pregnant with the future Alfonso XIII and she will rule as regent. Date: 1885

SPAD XIII C. 1 S. 15155
SPAD XIII C.1 S.15155, at the Champlin Fighter Museum in Mesa, Arizona. Date: circa 2000

Portrait of Clemens XIII, 1784-86 (plaster)
3359347 Portrait of Clemens XIII, 1784-86 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Accademia di San Luca, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Clemens XIII, 1784-1786, Antonio Canova, 1757-1822)

Portrait of pope Clement XIII
5309706 Portrait of pope Clement XIII by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Pope Gregory XIII, 1502 - 1585, born Ugo Boncompagni. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825
3039862 Pope Gregory XIII, 1502 - 1585, born Ugo Boncompagni. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

DDE-90029667
Equestrian statue of King Louis XIII in Place des Vosges, les Marais, Paris, France. Date: 30/01/2009

Charles XIII (Karl)
3773712 Charles XIII (Karl by Sparre, Axel (1652-1728) (after); (add.info.: Charles XIII (Karl XIII). Portrait of the King of Sweden and Norway. After a portrait by Axel Sparre

Horse, from the Tomb XIII of La Rustica, Lanuvio (bronze)
704109 Horse, from the Tomb XIII of La Rustica, Lanuvio (bronze) by Roman; Antiquarium, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

King Louis XIII-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Velvet lambrequin and drapes, silk curtains. Planche 11. Croisee Louis XIII

Renaissance-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Wooden pelmet, velvet drapes with silk embrodery, damask wall hanging. Planche 10. Croisee Style Renaissance

Sketch cover, Queen Ena of Spain
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria Eugenia (Ena) of Spain, granddaughter of Queen Victoria and wife of King Alfonso XIII

Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881
542821 Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881 by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); (add.info.: Armand Jean Duplessis)

Louise de la Fayette, maid of honour to Anne
Louise Angelique Motier de la Fayette, maid of honour to Anne of Austria, queen to Louis XIII of France, 1618-1665. She wears her hair in ringlets with a string of pearls

Seamstress in Bavolet, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643
Seamstress, wearing a Bavolet headdress, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643. The Bavolet was a lace cap with a frill at the back, also known as the curtain bonnet

Martin Joubert, master surgeon and chemist
Martin Joubert, Maitre Chirurgien-Chemiste, master surgeon and chemist, under King Louis XIII. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X from Le

Guillard d Anville, author of La Chastete 1624
Guillard d Anville, gendarme de la reine to the wife of King Louis XIII, author of La Chastete 1624. Handcoloured lithograph after an engraved portrait from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

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"XIII: A Journey through History, Art, and Culture" Step into the world of XIII, where history comes alive in a captivating blend of Champagne, rockets, exhibitions, and more. Immerse yourself in the elegance of Richelieu as you savor every sip of the exquisite Champagne named after this iconic figure. Let its bubbles transport you to an era filled with grandeur and sophistication. Feel your heart race as you witness the SPAD XIII soar through the skies with Le Prieur rockets attached. Marvel at the bravery and innovation that defined aviation during those thrilling times. Travel back to 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition through a vintage poster that captures the excitement and allure of this monumental event. Experience firsthand how art transcends borders and unites cultures. Indulge in a sumptuous feast at Banquet des Chevaliers de l'Ordre du Saint-Esprit, where knights gather to celebrate their noble heritage. Let your taste buds be enchanted by flavors fit for royalty. Admire a mesmerizing relief featuring a majestic lion from ancient Mesopotamia Albania. Allow its intricate details to transport you to distant lands rich in history and mystery. Discover Pope Leo XIII through an enchanting colored engraving that immortalizes his influential reign. Learn about his profound impact on society during his time as pontiff. Delve into Antonio Caba Casamitjana's masterpiece "Maria, " which captivates viewers with its beauty and emotion. Let it evoke feelings deep within your soul as you contemplate its artistic brilliance. Experience biblical wonderment through "The Miraculous Catch, " depicted in miniature form within Volume IV of the Sacred Bible. Allow this sacred scene to inspire faith and awe within your heart. Uncover cricket's legacy with Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds' striking cover design featuring number XIII - symbolizing excellence on both sides of the pitch. Celebrate sportsmanship and the spirit of competition.