Desfontaines Collection

The taking of La Rochelle from the Protestants, 1628 by Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642)
STC169298 The taking of La Rochelle from the Protestants, 1628 by Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1790 (colour engraving) by Swebach

Mort de Montcalm [The Death of Montcalm at Quebec... late 18th-early 19th century
Mort de Montcalm [The Death of Montcalm at Quebec, September 14, 1759], late 18th-early 19th century

Cardinal de Fleury (1653-1743) consults with Marechal de Belle-Isle (1684-1761
STC169733 Cardinal de Fleury (1653-1743) consults with Marechal de Belle-Isle (1684-1761) on the conditions of the Peace, 1735, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820)

Death of Louis Joseph de Montcalm at the Siege of Quebec, 1759
STC169714 Death of Louis Joseph de Montcalm at the Siege of Quebec, 1759, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1789 (coloured litho) (see also 139883) by Swebach

Philippe Villiers de L Isle-Adam (1464-1534) refuses the propositions of Sulayman I
STC169716 Philippe Villiers de L Isle-Adam (1464-1534) refuses the propositions of Sulayman I (1494-1566), 1522, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1792 (colour litho) by Swebach

Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) contemplating the plurality of worlds
STC169293 Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) contemplating the plurality of worlds, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1791 (coloured engraving) (see also 251584) by Swebach

Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) at the Siege of Valenciennes (1677)
STC169710 Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) at the Siege of Valenciennes (1677), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1790 (coloured litho) by Swebach

Jean Bart (1651-1702), French naval commander taking the Dutch convoy, 1696
STC169295 Jean Bart (1651-1702), French naval commander taking the Dutch convoy, 1696, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1789 (coloured engraving) by Swebach

Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) contemplating the plurality of worlds
STC251584 Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) contemplating the plurality of worlds, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820) 1791 (coloured engraving) (see also 169293) by Swebach

Charles, Chevalier de Folard (1699-1751) instructs the Count of Saxony (1696-1750)
STC169738 Charles, Chevalier de Folard (1699-1751) instructs the Count of Saxony (1696-1750), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1790 (colour litho) by Swebach

Death of Armand de Gontault, Baron de Biron (1524-92), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret
STC169719 Death of Armand de Gontault, Baron de Biron (1524-92), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1792 (coloured litho) by Swebach

Henri II (1519-59) receives the keys of Metz, Toul and Verdun (1552)
STC169718 Henri II (1519-59) receives the keys of Metz, Toul and Verdun (1552), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1790 (coloured litho) by Swebach

Claude, Comte de Forbin (1656-1733), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl
STC169296 Claude, Comte de Forbin (1656-1733), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1789 (coloured engraving) by Swebach

Rene Louiche Desfontaines (engraving)
815757 Rene Louiche Desfontaines (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833)

The Death of Marquis de Montcalm de Saint-Veran (1712-59
BBC209884 The Death of Marquis de Montcalm de Saint-Veran (1712-59) (pen & ink wash with bodycolour on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

The Chancellor, Michel de l Hopital (c. 1503-73) Composes the Edict of Romorantin
STC134665 The Chancellor, Michel de l Hopital (c.1503-73) Composes the Edict of Romorantin, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl)

Surrender of the city of Madras, 1746, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (f
STC169737 Surrender of the city of Madras, 1746, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (f.1790-1820), 1789 (colour litho) by Swebach

Gulliver Presented to the Queen of Babilary, Frontispiece to "The Travels of Mr
Gulliver Presented to the Queen of Babilary, Frontispiece to " The Travels of Mr. John Gulliver", February 1730. After William Hogarth

Plate 51 from Mineralogie
Or natif en dendriet sur du quartz de Mr. Forster. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.6 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines

Dunkirk, France - Tower Leughenaer
Dunkirk, France. The Leughenaer Tower is an octagonal tower 30 meters high in the centre of Dunkirk. Built in 1450, this tower is the oldest monument in the city

Rene Desfontaines - 2
RENE LOUICHE DESFONTAINES French naturalist, botanist of the Academie des Sciences. Date: 1750 - 1833

Pierre Desfontaines
PIERRE FRANCOIS GUYOT, abbe DESFONTAINES French churchman and writer Date: 1685 - 1745

Rene Desfontaines - 1
RENE LOUICHE DESFONTAINES French naturalist, botanist of the Academie des Sciences. Date: 1750 - 1833

Pavilion Perusson, exhibit of bricks, enamels, terre-cotta and ceramics, for M. Perusson and Desfontaines, architect T. Ferret, located near the base of Eiffel Tower, Paris Exposition, 1889

Armand de Gontault (1524-92) Baron de Biron (engraving)
KW232441 Armand de Gontault (1524-92) Baron de Biron (engraving) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: killed at siege of Epernay (1592); ); Ken Welsh; French

Pavilion Perusson, Exhibit Of Bricks, Enamels, Terre-cotta And Ceramics, For M. Perusson And Desfontaines, Architect T. Ferret, Located Near The Base Of Eiffel Tower, Paris Exposition, 1889

Pavilion Perusson, exhibit of bricks, enamels, terre-cotta and ceramics, for M. Perusson and Desfontaines, architect T. Ferret, located near the base of Eiffel Tower, Paris Exposition, 1889. Date 1889

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"Desfontaines: A Journey through French History and Heroism" Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Desfontaines, a small town located near Dunkirk, France. From the towering Leughenaer Tower that once guarded these shores to the historic events etched in time, this place is brimming with stories of bravery and valor. Step back into the 17th century as Cardinal Richelieu orchestrates "The taking of La Rochelle from the Protestants. " Witness Jean Baptiste Morret's vividly engraved scenes depicting this pivotal moment in French history. Feel the tension rise as Montcalm meets his fate at Quebec during a late 18th-early 19th-century battle. Intrigue fills the air as Cardinal de Fleury consults with Marechal de Belle-Isle, strategizing their next move. The Siege of Quebec unfolds before your eyes; witness Louis Joseph de Montcalm's tragic demise in defense of his homeland. Travel further back to witness Philippe Villiers de L Isle-Adam refusing Sulayman I's propositions with unwavering determination. Contemplate alongside Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle on the plurality of worlds, pondering our place within an infinite universe. Feel your heart race as Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban leads troops during Valenciennes' siege in 1677. Marvel at Jean Bart's naval prowess as he fearlessly captures a Dutch convoy in 1696. Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle returns again to inspire contemplation on cosmic mysteries while Charles Chevalier de Folard imparts wisdom upon Count Saxony. Finally, pay homage to Armand de Gontault, Baron de Biron, whose legacy lives on through Jean Baptiste Morret's masterful engravings. Desfontaines beckons you to explore its rich tapestry woven by heroes and visionaries. Discover the courage, intellect, and resilience that shaped France's history.