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Colbert Collection

Colbert, a name that echoes through history and entertainment

Background imageColbert Collection: Claudette Colbert, actress

Claudette Colbert, actress
Claudette Colbert (1903-1996), French-born American-based actress of screen and stage. circa 1940s

Background imageColbert Collection: Jean Baptiste Colbert, 1851 (engraving)

Jean Baptiste Colbert, 1851 (engraving)
ELD4950720 Jean Baptiste Colbert, 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Jean-Baptiste (Jean Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Francois Michel Le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois, 1851 (engraving)

Portrait of Francois Michel Le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois, 1851 (engraving)
ELD4950764 Portrait of Francois Michel Le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois, 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Francois Michel Le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois (1639 - 1691)

Background imageColbert Collection: Louis XIV of France (1638-1715) visiting the Gobelins tapestry works. Colbert

Louis XIV of France (1638-1715) visiting the Gobelins tapestry works. Colbert
532281 Louis XIV of France (1638-1715) visiting the Gobelins tapestry works. Colbert, Louis' minister of finance established Gobelins and the Sevres porcelain factory

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Edouard Colbert, Marquis de Villacerf (1628-1699), Second Half of the 17th cen

Portrait of Edouard Colbert, Marquis de Villacerf (1628-1699), Second Half of the 17th cen.. Private Collection

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Seignelay (1619-1683), 17th century

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Seignelay (1619-1683), 17th century. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Seignelay (1619-1683), 17th century. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

Background imageColbert Collection: Marca Hispanica sive limes hispanicus

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)

Background imageColbert Collection: Claudette Colbert, American film actress

Claudette Colbert, American film actress Date: 1937

Background imageColbert Collection: Photograph of Claudette Colbert (1903-1996), actress and Fredric March (1897-1975)

Photograph of Claudette Colbert (1903-1996), actress and Fredric March (1897-1975), actor in "To-night is Ours"

Background imageColbert Collection: Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667 (oil on canvas)

Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4626852 Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667 (oil on canvas) by Testelin

Background imageColbert Collection: Tomb of Jean Baptiste Colbert (photo)

Tomb of Jean Baptiste Colbert (photo)
YOU4420205 Tomb of Jean Baptiste Colbert (photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); (add.info.: View of the tomb of Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683), controller general of finance

Background imageColbert Collection: Statue of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), minister of Louis XIV

Statue of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), minister of Louis XIV
YOU4418255 Statue of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), minister of Louis XIV, stone sculpture by Jacques-Edme (Jacques Edme) Dumont (1761-1844)

Background imageColbert Collection: Visit of Louis XIV to the Manufacture des Gobelins in the presence of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste)

Visit of Louis XIV to the Manufacture des Gobelins in the presence of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)
JLJ4643973 Visit of Louis XIV to the Manufacture des Gobelins in the presence of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683) (in profile)

Background imageColbert Collection: Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), the cathedrale of Reims

Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), the cathedrale of Reims
XEE4135165 Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), the cathedrale of Reims and the conference of the governors of the provinces, in 1681. Illustration of Gilbert late 19th century

Background imageColbert Collection: Thirty Years War: 'Interview of the King of France Louis XIV (1638-1715)

Thirty Years War: "Interview of the King of France Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Philip IV of Spain (1605-1665)
LSE4313622 Thirty Years War: " Interview of the King of France Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Philip IV of Spain (1605-1665)

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert, French statesman (1619-1683)

Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert, French statesman (1619-1683)
XEE4135161 Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert, French statesman (1619-1683) Illustration of Gilbert at the end of the 19th century

Background imageColbert Collection: Jim Colbert

Jim Colbert USA, 07 January 1998 Date: 07 January 1998

Background imageColbert Collection: Bust of Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683) (marble)

Bust of Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683) (marble)
YOU4418195 Bust of Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683) (marble) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bust of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)

Background imageColbert Collection: Le jeune Colbert presente au cardinal Mazarin (engraving)

Le jeune Colbert presente au cardinal Mazarin (engraving)
7179242 Le jeune Colbert presente au cardinal Mazarin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le jeune Colbert presente au cardinal Mazarin)

Background imageColbert Collection: Colbert (engraving)

Colbert (engraving)
7194243 Colbert (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colbert. Illustration for Histoire de France en Cent Tableaux by Paul Lehugeur (A Lahure)

Background imageColbert Collection: The painter Charles Lebrun (Le Brun) (1619-1690), director of the manufacture

The painter Charles Lebrun (Le Brun) (1619-1690), director of the manufacture
XEE4187269 The painter Charles Lebrun (Le Brun) (1619-1690), director of the manufacture, explained to Louis XIV, known as Le Roi-Soleil (King Soleil or Louis the Great, 1638-1715), king of France

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)

Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)
JLJ4643927 Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), intendant of finance of Louis XIV Pastel painting by Robert Nanteuil (1623-1678) 1676 Sun. 0, 52x0, 44 m

Background imageColbert Collection: Cardinal Mazarin and Jean-Baptiste Colbert, French statesmen

Cardinal Mazarin and Jean-Baptiste Colbert, French statesmen
XEE4163548 Cardinal Mazarin and Jean-Baptiste Colbert, French statesmen, 17th Century - Cardinal Jules Mazarin (Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino or Mazarino) (1602-1661)

Background imageColbert Collection: John the Baptist (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683) with Louis XIV

John the Baptist (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683) with Louis XIV
XEE4136555 John the Baptist (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683) with Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre (1638-1715). Engraving of the 19th century. Private collection

Background imageColbert Collection: Colbert visitait les fabriques et les manufactures (engraving)

Colbert visitait les fabriques et les manufactures (engraving)
2781500 Colbert visitait les fabriques et les manufactures (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colbert visitait les fabriques et les manufactures)

Background imageColbert Collection: Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), French statesman

Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), French statesman
GIA4811883 Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), French statesman. Painting by Claude Lefebvre (1632-1675). Versailles Museum by Lefebvre

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683

Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683
JLJ4612980 Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683) Minister of Louis XIV Dress detail of the embroidery collar. Painting by Claude Lefebvre (1632-1675). 1666 Sun

Background imageColbert Collection: Thirty Years War: 'Interview of the King of France Louis XIV (1638-1715

Thirty Years War: "Interview of the King of France Louis XIV (1638-1715
LSE4093885 Thirty Years War: " Interview of the King of France Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Philip IV of Spain (1605-1665)

Background imageColbert Collection: Claudette Colbert, French actress

Claudette Colbert, French actress. Date: 1934

Background imageColbert Collection: Does Britannia need New Bulwarks? The French Squadron in the Mediterranean (engraving)

Does Britannia need New Bulwarks? The French Squadron in the Mediterranean (engraving)
1627739 Does Britannia need New Bulwarks? The French Squadron in the Mediterranean (engraving) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Does Britannia need New Bulwarks)

Background imageColbert Collection: Frontispice du Livre des 'monnoyes etrangeres'(engraving)

Frontispice du Livre des "monnoyes etrangeres"(engraving)
3644610 Frontispice du Livre des " monnoyes etrangeres" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColbert Collection: Detail of: 'Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683

Detail of: "Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683
JLJ4641408 Detail of: " Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683) Minister of Louis XIV" Painting by Claude Lefebvre (1632-1675). 1666 Sun

Background imageColbert Collection: Jean Baptiste Colbert as a boy, 'I like this best'(engraving)

Jean Baptiste Colbert as a boy, "I like this best"(engraving)
5197890 Jean Baptiste Colbert as a boy, " I like this best" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Colbert as a boy)

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683

Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683
XEE4117335 Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683) by BenoAt I Audran after Claude Lefebvre, Engraving 1709

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), French politician

Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), French politician
XEE4163425 Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), French politician. illustration from " Le Plutarque FranAzais" by Edmond Mennechet, 1836 (colour engraving)

Background imageColbert Collection: Colbert (colour litho)

Colbert (colour litho)
728145 Colbert (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colbert.); © Look and Learn

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683), French politician

Portrait of Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683), French politician
XEE556411 Portrait of Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683), French politician. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColbert Collection: Frontispiece of Le Parfait Negociant by Jacques Savary, Paris

Frontispiece of Le Parfait Negociant by Jacques Savary, Paris
CHT207799 Frontispiece of Le Parfait Negociant by Jacques Savary, Paris, 1665 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Landry, Pierre (c)

Background imageColbert Collection: Cardinal Jules Mazarin (Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino or Mazarino) (1602-1661

Cardinal Jules Mazarin (Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino or Mazarino) (1602-1661
XEE4413053 Cardinal Jules Mazarin (Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino or Mazarino) (1602-1661) received John the Baptist (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)

Background imageColbert Collection: Sire, said Mazarin, 'I owe you everything: but I pay to Your Majesty by giving him

Sire, said Mazarin, "I owe you everything: but I pay to Your Majesty by giving him
LSE4095197 Sire, said Mazarin, " I owe you everything: but I pay to Your Majesty by giving him Colbert." Cardinal Jules Mazarin (Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino or Mazarino) (1602-1661)

Background imageColbert Collection: Jean Chapelain (1595-1674) French poet and literary critic and Pierre Costar (1603-1660

Jean Chapelain (1595-1674) French poet and literary critic and Pierre Costar (1603-1660
XEE4154893 Jean Chapelain (1595-1674) French poet and literary critic and Pierre Costar (1603-1660) gave Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683)

Background imageColbert Collection: Presume portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)

Presume portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)
JLJ4686752 Presume portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), intendant of finance of Louis XIV" Painting by Philippe De Champaigne (1602-1674)

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683

Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683
JLJ4641340 Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683) Minister of Louis XIV Painting by Claude Lefebvre (1632-1675). 1666 Sun

Background imageColbert Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), Minister of Louis XIV

Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), Minister of Louis XIV
JLJ4688055 Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), Minister of Louis XIV. Painting attributed to Claude Lefebvre (1632-1675), 17th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.55 x 0.46m

Background imageColbert Collection: Jean Baptiste Colbert (coloured engraving)

Jean Baptiste Colbert (coloured engraving)
2802275 Jean Baptiste Colbert (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Colbert)

Background imageColbert Collection: Jean Baptiste Colbert (Jean-Baptiste) (1619-1683) in a meeting with King Louis XIV

Jean Baptiste Colbert (Jean-Baptiste) (1619-1683) in a meeting with King Louis XIV
XEE4163647 Jean Baptiste Colbert (Jean-Baptiste) (1619-1683) in a meeting with King Louis XIV and Francois Louvois (1641-1691) in Versailles - engraving after Leclerc - by French School



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Colbert, a name that echoes through history and entertainment. From Claudette Colbert, the iconic American film actress of the early 20th century, to Jean Baptiste Colbert, a prominent French statesman during Louis XIV's reign, this name carries weight and significance. In the world of cinema, Claudette Colbert captivated audiences with her beauty and talent. Her performances in movies like "To-night is Ours" alongside Fredric March left an indelible mark on Hollywood. A photograph captures their chemistry on screen, showcasing the magic they created together. But beyond the silver screen lies another facet of Colbert's legacy. Jean Baptiste Colbert was a key figure in French politics during the 17th century. His influence extended to various domains such as science and art. In one painting titled "Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV, " we see his dedication to advancing knowledge. The tomb of Jean Baptiste Colbert stands as a testament to his impact even after his passing. A statue erected at the entrance of the National Assembly immortalizes him as a symbol of leadership and governance. One notable event involving Jean Baptiste Colbert was Louis XIV's visit to Manufacture des Gobelins where he stood by Charles Lebrun's side. This encounter showcased their shared passion for artistic excellence. During turbulent times like Thirty Years War, diplomacy played a crucial role in shaping nations' destinies. The meeting between Louis XIV and Philip IV led Spain to sign the Treaty of Pyrenees underlining France's growing power. A portrait captures Jean Baptiste Colbert's essence as a distinguished statesman who shaped France's destiny throughout his lifetime. Lastly, Jim Colbert adds another layer to this multifaceted name - an accomplished golfer who left his mark on sports history with skillful swings and victories on golf courses around America. From Hollywood glamour to political prowess and sporting achievements - these are just some of the threads that weave together the rich tapestry of Colbert's legacy.