Bajazet Collection

Watching a bad actor with a weak voice in a performance of Racine's Bajazet
FLO4679173 Watching a bad actor with a weak voice in a performance of Racine's Bajazet. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Nourri dans le sérail, j'en connais les détours (Bajaset), 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nourri dans le serail, j'en connais les detours (Bajaset), 1841. Nourished in the seraglio, I know the twists and turns

Louis XV Gobelins tapestry from series Scenes d Opera
940600 Louis XV Gobelins tapestry from series Scenes d Opera, de Tragedie et de Comedie, from the second weaving of 1761-64 (textile) by French School

Scene from Tamerlane by Nicholas Rowe (engraving)
3626593 Scene from Tamerlane by Nicholas Rowe (engraving) by Opie, John (1761-1807) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Tamerlane by Nicholas Rowe.); © Look and Learn

Battle of Nicopolis, 25th-28th September, 1396, facsimile of a miniature conserved in
CHT307801 Battle of Nicopolis, 25th-28th September, 1396, facsimile of a miniature conserved in the Topkapi Museum in Istanbul (colour litho) by Turkish School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms t. 4 fol. 230 Battle of Nicopolis in 1396, facsimile of the Breslau manuscript
XIR187835 Ms t.4 fol.230 Battle of Nicopolis in 1396, facsimile of the Breslau manuscript, from Froissarts Chronicle, 1472 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

RACINE / BAJAZET
BAJAZET Roxane confronts Bajazet with the letter Date: 1672

THEATRE / PLAYS / MARLOWE
TAMERLANE Mr and Mrs Barry in the characters of Bajazet and Selima, Act V: Now, now thou traitress... Date: 1776

Portrait of Bajazet, 1603, (1903). Bajazet, 1672 (book in DjVu format). Bajazet is a tragedy by Jean Racine From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Elisa Rachel as Roxane in Bajazet by Racine, 1838. Artist: Deveria, Achille (1800-1857)
Elisa Rachel as Roxane in Bajazet by Racine, 1838. Found in the collection of the Patrimoine comte Charles-Andre Colonna Walewski

Bajazet

Mehmed Ii, 1432

Racine / Bajazet
BAJAZET Roxane, sultana, favourite of the emperor Amurat Date: first performed 1672

Kemble as Bajazet
JOHN PHILIP KEMBLE actor as Bajazet in Rowes Tamerlane. Date: 1757 - 1823

Sultan Bayezid I (1357-1403) (gouache on paper)
XIR208627 Sultan Bayezid I (1357-1403) (gouache on paper) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Honore Daumier (French, 1808-1879), Sortez! (Bajazet), 1841, lithograph

Bazajet Ransoms Captives
Bajazet, sultan of Turkey, accepts ransom money for the comte de Nevers and other French Knights, captured during a reckless invasion of Turkey near Nicopolis

Sultan Bajazet I
SULTAN BAJAZET I

Tamerlane by Marlowe
TAMERLANE Mr Palmer as Bajazet and Miss Hopkins as Selima in Act V: Now, now thou traitress

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"Bajazet: A Tapestry of Power, Love, and Conquest" Step into the world of "Bajazet, " a captivating tale that weaves together history, drama, and art. This Louis XV Gobelins tapestry from the series Scenes d Opera transports us to an era filled with grandeur and intrigue. In this scene from Nicholas Rowe's engraving of "Tamerlane, " we witness the clash of empires as Bajazet faces his formidable adversary. The Battle of Nicopolis in 1396 comes alive through a facsimile of a miniature conserved in Ms t. 4 fol. 230 - an exquisite glimpse into the past. Racine's masterpiece "Bajazet" takes center stage at the theatre, captivating audiences with its tragic narrative and timeless themes. Marlowe's influence is palpable as well, reminding us of the enduring power of plays to transport us to distant lands and eras. A portrait from 1603 depicts Bajazet himself, exuding strength and determination amidst historical views of Tartary. As we delve deeper into this story, Elisa Rachel mesmerizes as Roxane in Racine's "Bajazet, " beautifully captured by artist Deveria in 1838. Kemble's portrayal as Bajazet brings another layer to this complex character - a man torn between duty and desire for power. And let us not forget Mehmed II in 1432; his presence looms large over this narrative as he shapes the destiny of nations. "Bajazet" is more than just a play or artwork; it is an exploration into human nature - ambition clashing with love, loyalty tested against power struggles. Join us on this journey through time where passion meets politics on a grand scale.