Hugh Capet Collection

Hugh Capet captures Charles of Lorraine, 991 (engraving)
969144 Hugh Capet captures Charles of Lorraine, 991 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Capet captures Charles of Lorraine, 991)

"Who made thee King?"(engraving)
966020 " Who made thee King?" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Who made thee King)

Chocolat d Aiguebelle trade card, Hugues Capet (chromolitho)
963992 Chocolat d Aiguebelle trade card, Hugues Capet (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolat d Aiguebelle trade card)

Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, 987 (chromolitho)
2817147 Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, 987 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon Cathedral)

Hugh Capet (engraving)
820319 Hugh Capet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Capet.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Hugh Capet (engraving)
819477 Portrait of Hugh Capet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Capet, the first King of the Franks. Engraved by John Chapman)

Le Couronnement de Hugues Capet, a Noyon, le 1er juin 987 (engraving)
3644829 Le Couronnement de Hugues Capet, a Noyon, le 1er juin 987 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Couronnement de Hugues Capet, a Noyon)

French kings and queens of the 10th, 11th and 12th Century (coloured engraving)
979294 French kings and queens of the 10th, 11th and 12th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French kings and queens of the 10th)

Hugues Capet (chromolitho)
975776 Hugues Capet (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugues Capet. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hugh Capet, King of the Franks, and the rebellious Count Adalbert of Perigord, 987 (engraving)
3647245 Hugh Capet, King of the Franks, and the rebellious Count Adalbert of Perigord, 987 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Capet)

Hugh Capet takes the Sovereigns Oath, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Hugh Capet takes the Sovereigns Oath, 1882. Private Collection

Hugh Capet proclaimed King by the nobles in May 987. Artist: Alaux, Jean (1786-1864)
Hugh Capet proclaimed King by the nobles in May 987. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon, 1st July 987 (1882-1884). Artist: Ahurel
Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon, 1st July 987 (1882-1884). Hugh Capet (c938-996) was elected King of France in 987, founding the Capetian dynasty

Hugh Capet, King of France. Hugh Capet (c938-996) became King of France in 987, founding the Capetian dynasty

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Hugh Capet, a prominent figure in French history, is depicted in various engravings and artwork that showcase his rise to power and reign as King of France. In the engraving titled "Hugh Capet captures Charles of Lorraine, 991, " we witness an important moment where Hugh asserts his authority by capturing his rival. Another engraving asks the question, "Who made thee King?" highlighting the skepticism surrounding Hugh's legitimacy as king. The trade card for Chocolat d'Aiguebelle features a chromolitho image of Hugues Capet, emphasizing his significance even in commercial advertisements. The coronation is captured beautifully in two separate chromolithos: one from 987 and another depicting Le Couronnement de Hugues Capet at Noyon on June 1st, 987. These images symbolize the beginning of a new era for France under Hugh's rule. Various engravings portray different aspects of Hugh's life and reign. One engraving showcases him alone while others depict him alongside other notable figures like Count Adalbert of Perigord or during significant events such as taking the Sovereigns Oath in 1882. In May 987, Hugh was proclaimed King by nobles who recognized his leadership qualities. This event is artistically represented by Jean Alaux in an engraving titled "Hugh Capet proclaimed King by the nobles. " Lastly, a colored engraving displays French kings and queens from the 10th to the 12th century including Hugues Capet among them. These artistic representations provide glimpses into the life and times of this influential monarch who laid down foundations for future generations of French rulers.