Charles Le Temeraire Collection
"Charles le Temeraire: The Fearless Duke of Burgundy" Step back in time to the 15th century and witness the captivating tale of Charles le Temeraire
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"Charles le Temeraire: The Fearless Duke of Burgundy" Step back in time to the 15th century and witness the captivating tale of Charles le Temeraire, a man whose name resonates with bravery and ambition. Through historical engravings, oil paintings, and lithographs, we delve into the life of this remarkable figure. In "Yeomen of the Guard, " we catch a glimpse of Charles adorned in his majestic 15th-century costume, exuding power and authority. Another engraving reveals an eerie scene - "Charles le Temeraire est retrouvé parmi les morts" - where he is discovered among the fallen soldiers after a fierce battle. The cruelty faced by those who opposed him is depicted in chilling engravings such as "Le duc de Nemours torture. " However, amidst these dark moments emerges Jeanne Hachette defending Beauvais during the siege of 1472. An oil painting immortalizes her courage as she stands tall against adversity. An intriguing encounter unfolds in another engraving titled "Entrevue de Louis XI et de Charles le Temeraire. " Here, we witness a meeting between two powerful rulers that would shape history. Additionally, we are reminded of his imprisonment through "Le duc d'Alencon dans sa cage de fer. " A vividly colored lithograph portrays Charles le Temeraire himself - proud and resolute as ever. Meanwhile, Ms 18 f. 32v showcases The Treaty of Conflans signed between Louis XI and our indomitable duke. Tragedy strikes with the haunting depiction of the "Massacre de Nesle, " shedding light on darker aspects surrounding this era. Yet amidst it all remains beauty; Rogier Van der Weyden's portrait captures Jean Gros' essence from c1460 while Alexander K MacDonald paints Isabella of Bourbon Countess Charolais radiating elegance.