Gentilhomme Collection

Gentleman, reign of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery
FLO4571450 Gentleman, reign of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 83

Short costumes: page 1648, page 1678, gentleman 1646 and gentleman 1664. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in
FLO4572071 Short costumes: page 1648, page 1678, gentleman 1646 and gentleman 1664. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio X from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Gentilhomme (coloured engraving)
6016004 Gentilhomme (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentilhomme. Illustration for Costume du Moyen Age, D Apres les Manuscrits, les Peintures)

Court costumes: pages 1648 and 1678, gentlemen 1646 and 1664
Court costumes: page 1648, page 1678, gentleman 1646 and gentleman 1664. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio X from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Gentleman, reign of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 83

Gentilhomme a Bec-de-Corbin, Vers 1660 (coloured engraving)
2794121 Gentilhomme a Bec-de-Corbin, Vers 1660 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentilhomme a Bec-de-Corbin, Vers 1660.); © Look and Learn

Gentilhomme a la mode de 1488 environ (engraving)
6020699 Gentilhomme a la mode de 1488 environ (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentilhomme a la mode de 1488 environ)

Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, Moliere
LE BOURGEOIS GENTILHOMME Louis Leloir (1860-1919) in the role of the Maitre de Philosophie (Master of Philosophy); Coquelin Cadet as Monsieur Jourdain; Jules Truffier as the Maitre de Danse

Moliere / Bourgeois Gent
LE BOURGEOIS GENTILHOMME Nicole tells her master she won t laugh at him any more Date: first performed 1670

Oost, Jakob van the Elder (1601-1671). Gentilhomme 飲 ivant (Gentleman writing). Flemish art. Oil on canvas. BELGIUM. WALLONIA. HAINAUT. Tournai. Fine Arts Museum

Portrait of a Gentleman (oil on canvas)
XAL193535 Portrait of a Gentleman (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); Museo e Gallerie Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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"Gentilhomme: A Glimpse into the Fashionable World of French Nobility" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of the "gentilhomme" through various artistic representations and historical references. From coloured engravings to court costumes, this caption invites you on a visual journey spanning different periods. Immerse yourself in the opulence of Court life as depicted in pages 1648 and 1678, showcasing the elegant attire worn by gentlemen during those years. Delve further into history with glimpses of gentlemen's fashion from 1646 and 1664, offering a fascinating insight into evolving styles. Travel even further back to King Henri III's reign, where we encounter a gentleman adorned in regal splendor. The engraving captures his refined features and noble demeanor, reflecting an era known for its grandeur. Witness the unique charm of a "Gentilhomme à Bec-de-Corbin" from around 1660; this coloured engraving showcases an individual dressed distinctively with attention-grabbing details that define their status within society. Experience a blast from the past with an engraving depicting a "Gentilhomme à la mode de 1488 environ. " This artwork transports us to another time entirely, highlighting how fashion evolved over centuries while retaining its allure. Discover connections between art and literature as Moliere's famous play "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" comes to mind. Explore themes of social climbing and cultural pretensions embodied by Monsieur Jourdain, whose desire to become a true gentilhomme leads him down comical paths. Artistic depictions continue with Jakob van Oost's portrayal of a gentilhomme - capturing not only their appearance but also their essence through masterful brushstrokes that bring them to life before our eyes.