Charles 8 Of France Collection

Portrait of King Charles VIII (1470-1498) (engraving)
5944538 Portrait of King Charles VIII (1470-1498) (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Photo Josse.

Castle of Saint-Dizier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing)
5669390 Castle of Saint-Dizier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing); (add.info)

Castle of Saint-Dizier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing)
5669391 Castle of Saint-Dizier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing); (add.info)

Portrait of Charles VIII (1470-1498) King of France (Charles VIII of France)
ELD4964299 Portrait of Charles VIII (1470-1498) King of France (Charles VIII of France) Chromolithograph of the end of the 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pierre II de Bourbon, Sire de Beaujeu, Peter II of Bourbon, Regent of France 1438-1503
FLO4570742 Pierre II de Bourbon, Sire de Beaujeu, Peter II of Bourbon, Regent of France 1438-1503. Handcoloured lithograph after a manuscript miniature in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VII 56

Portrait of King Charles VIII (1470-1498) (engraving)
5944332 Portrait of King Charles VIII (1470-1498) (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Photo Josse.

Milan, Church of San Francesco di Paola, San Francesco di Paola meets the future King Charles VIII, Detail
7227309 Milan, Church of San Francesco di Paola, San Francesco di Paola meets the future King Charles VIII, Detail; Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Milan)

Negotiations between King Charles VIII of France and Pier Capponi chief of the Republic of Florence, 1494
ELD4915005 Negotiations between King Charles VIII of France and Pier Capponi chief of the Republic of Florence, 1494. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Milan, Church of San Francesco di Paola, San Francesco di Paola meets the future King Charles VIII
7227308 Milan, Church of San Francesco di Paola, San Francesco di Paola meets the future King Charles VIII; Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Milan)

King of France Charles VIII (1470-1498) offering presents to Francois de Paule (1416-1507) known for his miracles
ELD4910905 King of France Charles VIII (1470-1498) offering presents to Francois de Paule (1416-1507) known for his miracles, in 1483

Portrait of Charles VIII of France (1470-1498) French king of the Valois dynasty
AIS5377234 Portrait of Charles VIII of France (1470-1498) French king of the Valois dynasty. Anonymous painting, 15th century (oil on canvas); Chateau de Versailles, France; © Iberfoto.

Representation of Saint Jeanne of France (1464-1505) (or Valois) wife of Louis d'orleans (then Louis XII)
ELD4912404 Representation of Saint Jeanne of France (1464-1505) (or Valois) wife of Louis d'orleans (then Louis XII) at the head of the revolt against Charles VIII during the crazy war in 1491

King Charles VIII of France, the Affable, 1470-1498. He wears a black chapel hat and velvet cassock with long sleeves
FLO4570830 King Charles VIII of France, the Affable, 1470-1498. He wears a black chapel hat and velvet cassock with long sleeves

King of France Charles VIII (1470-1498) received by Pope Alexander VI (1492-1503) and his son Cesar Borgia (1475-1507)
ELD4956548 King of France Charles VIII (1470-1498) received by Pope Alexander VI (1492-1503) and his son Cesar Borgia (1475-1507)

Entrance of Charles VIII to Florence, 1515-17 circa, (oil on canvas)
7146506 Entrance of Charles VIII to Florence, 1515-17 circa, (oil on canvas) by Granacci, Francesco (1477-1543); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Italian War (1494-1497): "Negotiations between Pier (Piero) Capponi, Condottiere
ELD4855067 Italian War (1494-1497): " Negotiations between Pier (Piero) Capponi, Condottiere and Head of the Florentine Republic and King of France Charles VIII (1470-1498)

The reign of Charles VIII of France, 1483-1498 (colour litho)
5207732 The reign of Charles VIII of France, 1483-1498 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Charles VIII of France, 1483-1498)

ing Charles VIII of France giving a hearing to the deputies from Languedoc at the Estates General in Tours
5233514 ing Charles VIII of France giving a hearing to the deputies from Languedoc at the Estates General in Tours, 1484 (engraving) by Cochin

Shepherdess, reign of Charles VIII of France (coloured engraving)
960393 Shepherdess, reign of Charles VIII of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherdess, reign of Charles VIII of France, 15th Century)

Chateau de Langeais (chromolitho)
724744 Chateau de Langeais (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau de Langeais)

Pier Capponi rebuking the ambassador of Charles VIII
LLM461655 Pier Capponi rebuking the ambassador of Charles VIII by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pier Capponi rebuking the ambassador of Charles VIII)

Charles VIII roi de France (colour litho)
2796782 Charles VIII roi de France (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VIII roi de France)

Charles VIII (chromolitho)
975797 Charles VIII (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VIII. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Charles VIII dit l Affable, 56e roi, monte sur le trone en 1483, mort en 1498 (coloured engraving)
2799576 Charles VIII dit l Affable, 56e roi, monte sur le trone en 1483, mort en 1498 (coloured engraving) by French School

French council of war, 1491 (engraving)
3646335 French council of war, 1491 (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French council of war, 1491)

Charles VIII of France entering Rome in triumph, 1494 (engraving)
969165 Charles VIII of France entering Rome in triumph, 1494 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VIII of France entering Rome in triumph, 1494)

Dignitaries of the court of Charles VIII (chromolitho)
964285 Dignitaries of the court of Charles VIII (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles VIII (engraving)
965842 Charles VIII (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VIII. A Popular History of France by M Guizot (Dana Estes and Charles E Lauriat)

Tombeau Des Dauphins, Enfants De Charles VIII (engraving)
2787400 Tombeau Des Dauphins, Enfants De Charles VIII (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombeau Des Dauphins, Enfants De Charles VIII)

Charles VIII of France (engraving)
820324 Charles VIII of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VIII of France.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Anne of Brittany, Queen Consort of Charles VIII and Louis XII of France (coloured engraving)
971795 Anne of Brittany, Queen Consort of Charles VIII and Louis XII of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne of Brittany (1476-1514)

Meeting between Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany (engraving)
965847 Meeting between Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting between Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany)

Baron and baroness, reign of Charles VIII of France (coloured engraving)
960394 Baron and baroness, reign of Charles VIII of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron and baroness, reign of Charles VIII of France)

Women in the second half of the 15th century (engraving)
957968 Women in the second half of the 15th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women in the second half of the 15th century)

Charles VIII (litho)
820900 Charles VIII (litho) by French School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VIII (1470-1498). Monarch of the House of Valois

Charles VIII (coloured engraving)
2802140 Charles VIII (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VIII. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet)

Chateau d Amboise (chromolitho)
724754 Chateau d Amboise (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau d Amboise)

Lords of Louis XII and Lords of the time of Charles VIII (chromolitho)
964291 Lords of Louis XII and Lords of the time of Charles VIII (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lords of Louis XII)

Charles VIII (litho)
821021 Charles VIII (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VIII (1470-1498). Monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France

Physician, reign of Charles VIII of France (coloured engraving)
960395 Physician, reign of Charles VIII of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physician, reign of Charles VIII of France, 15th Century)

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"Charles VIII of France: A King's Reign and Diplomatic Encounters" In the late 15th century, King Charles VIII of France (1470-1498) found himself at the center of significant historical events. One such occasion was his reception by Pope Alexander VI (1492-1503) and his son Cesare Borgia (1475-1507) in 1495. This meeting marked a crucial moment in French diplomacy, as Charles sought to solidify alliances with powerful figures. Another notable event was Charles VIII's entrance into Florence around 1515-17, depicted vividly in an oil on canvas artwork. The Italian War (1494-1497), which unfolded during his reign, brought about negotiations between Pier Capponi, Condottiere and Head of the Florentine Republic, and the French king himself. These discussions aimed to navigate through complex political landscapes. The reign of Charles VIII witnessed both triumphs and challenges for France. In an engraving from that era, we see King Louis XII beside the coffin of his predecessor upon Charles' untimely death in 1498. This somber image reflects not only a transition of power but also highlights the impact that Charles had on subsequent rulers. During his rule, Charles VIII held hearings with deputies from Languedoc at the Estates General in Tours in 1484—a testament to his commitment to engaging with various regions within France itself. Furthermore, cultural influences can be seen through artistic representations like "Shepherdess, " showcasing how art flourished under this monarch's patronage. Architecture also played a role during this time; Chateau de Langeais stands as a symbol of grandeur associated with Charles' reign—its beauty captured through chromolithography. However, not all encounters were pleasant for King Charles VIII. An intriguing scene depicts Pier Capponi rebuking one of his ambassadors—an indication that even the most powerful rulers faced challenges and opposition.