Five Hundred Collection

Illustration depicting members of the Council of Five Hundred (Conseil des Cinq-Cents), or simply the Five Hundred
5304994 Illustration depicting members of the Council of Five Hundred (Conseil des Cinq-Cents), or simply the Five Hundred

Portrait of Martin Luther (lithograph)
6203083 Portrait of Martin Luther (lithograph); (add.info.: Martin LUTRO (10 November 1483 -18 February 1546) German theologian, initiator of the Protestant Reformation of the Church

French Republic, 1794-99 (engraving)
957986 French Republic, 1794-99 (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Republic, 1794-99. Deputy of the consul of the Five Hundred)

Banknote for 500 francs from the 24th Germinal of the Year XI, 1806 (ink on paper)
XIR170456 Banknote for 500 francs from the 24th Germinal of the Year XI, 1806 (ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); Banque de France, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Bonaparte and the Council of Five Hundred at St. Cloud, 10th November 1799, after the painting by Francois Bouchot
726096 Bonaparte and the Council of Five Hundred at St. Cloud, 10th November 1799, after the painting by Francois Bouchot, engraved by Peter Aitken, 1896 (engraving) by Bouchot

Hall of the Council of Five Hundred, Venice, Italy, 19th century. Artist: E Challis
Hall of the Council of Five Hundred, Venice, Italy, 19th century

The Battle of Toski: The defeat of the dervishes, bird s-eye view of the fight outside Toski on August 3, 1889. From Sketches on the field by a British Officer

Euro notes in bundles, 200s, 500s

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"Five Hundred: A Journey through History and Currency" In the midst of the French Revolution, from 1794 to 1799, the French Republic witnessed a period known as "The Directory. " This engraving depicts the Council of Five Hundred, an important legislative body during that time. Their discussions and decisions shaped the destiny of a nation in turmoil. Fast forward to 1806, we find ourselves admiring a banknote for 500 francs from the Year XI. Ink on paper brings to life this valuable piece of history. It serves as a reminder of economic stability amidst political upheaval. Bonaparte's rise to power cannot be ignored when discussing five hundred. The painting by Francois Bouchot captures Bonaparte and his encounter with the Council at St. Cloud in November 1799. Engraved by Peter Aitken in 1896, it immortalizes this pivotal moment in European history. Venturing beyond France's borders, we discover another Hall of the Council of Five Hundred—this time located in Venice during the nineteenth century. E Challis' artwork transports us back to Italy's rich past where political deliberations echoed within these grand walls. But not all historical events are confined within chambers or canvases; some unfold on battlefields like The Battle of Toski. Through bird's-eye view perspective, we witness dervishes facing defeat against opposing forces—a testament to courage and sacrifice etched into our collective memory. Finally, let us shift our focus towards modern times—the Euro notes that circulate today include bundles containing both two-hundred and five-hundred denominations. These currency units represent financial transactions across Europe—an interconnected continent where commerce knows no boundaries. From revolutionary politics to battles fought bravely; from artistic masterpieces capturing moments frozen in time to contemporary currencies facilitating trade—it is clear that "five hundred" holds significance throughout various aspects of human existence—both past and present.