Amand Collection

Ms 501 fol. 5v Baudemond Writing, from Vie et Miracles de Saint Amand (vellum)
XIR184092 Ms 501 fol.5v Baudemond Writing, from Vie et Miracles de Saint Amand (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Valenciennes, France; French, out of copyright

PUYSEGUR
AMAND-MARIE-JACQUES DE CHASTENET, marquis de PUYSEGUR French pioneer of animal magnetism /hypnotism Date: 1751 - 1825

Edward VII heads for Paris, c. 1890
Pleasure-seeking Edward VII (1841-1910), hurries across the Channel to Paris, where life is more amusing than in Britain under his mother Queen Victorias shadow. Date: 1890

Attributed to Jacques-Franazois Amand (1730-1769), Gardens of the Villa Mattei, c. 1760, red chalk on laid paper

Abbey St-Amand, Rouen (w / c, bodycolour and pencil on paper)
XYC172888 Abbey St-Amand, Rouen (w/c, bodycolour and pencil on paper) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); 19.2x12.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; English

Wilhelm Ii / Amand 1890
WILHELM II German ruler between June 1888 and November 1918 Satire as he brandishes a sword while on a wooden horse on wheels

Caussin De Perceval
AMAND-PIERRE CAUSSIN DE PERCEVAL French scholar and historian

Gba Duchenne De Boulogne
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amand Duchenne De Boulogne French Physician

De Lesseps Amand
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French diplomat and engineer responsible for the Suez Canal

Louis Pasteur, French chemist and microbiologist. Best known for his scientific breakthroughs in the causes and prevention of diseases

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"Amand: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into the world of Amand, a name that resonates through history, art, and culture. From ancient manuscripts to emancipated slaves, this captivating figure has left his mark on various realms. In the Ms 501 fol. 5v Baudemond Writing, from Vie et Miracles de Saint Amand (vellum), we catch a glimpse of the influence of this enigmatic character. His presence is felt even in unexpected places like "Le Journal Illustre, " where he stands as a symbol of hope for emancipated slaves in July 1865. Amand's allure extends beyond borders as Edward VII heads for Paris around 1890. The mere mention of his name evokes intrigue and curiosity among those who encounter it. PUYSEGUR and Emile Zola are just some who have been captivated by his essence. Jacques-François Amand (1730-1769) immortalized him through his brushstrokes in Gardens of the Villa Mattei, showcasing an artist's interpretation of this mysterious persona. Thomas Shotter Boys also pays homage to him with L'Abbaye St-Amand, Rouen - a testament to Amand's enduring legacy. Whether depicted on paper or lithograph like Wilhelm II / Amand 1890 or captured in historical accounts such as Caussin De Perceval's writings or Gba Duchenne De Boulogne's studies, there is no denying the significance that surrounds this enigmatic figure. As we delve deeper into these artistic expressions and historical records associated with Abbey St-Amand Rouen, we uncover fragments of a story waiting to be told. Thomas Shotter Boys' bodycolour painting reveals intricate details while his lithograph transports us back to 1839 when Amand's presence was palpable within those walls. Wilhelm II recognized the power behind this name, intertwining it with his own in 1890.