King Charles Vi Collection

The Battle Of Agincourt, 1415, (c1850). The Battle of Agincourt, fought between the English and French, took place on 25 October 1415, in northern France

The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). The Battle of Agincourt in of 1415 of the Hundred Years War

Jehan Pastorel, president of the parliament of Paris and advisor to the regency when Charles VI was a minor, 1328-1405
FLO4570330 Jehan Pastorel, president of the parliament of Paris and advisor to the regency when Charles VI was a minor, 1328-1405

Gerarde Cassinel, lady of honour to Queen Isabelle of Bavaria, daughter of William III Cassinel
FLO4570292 Gerarde Cassinel, lady of honour to Queen Isabelle of Bavaria, daughter of William III Cassinel, chamberlain to King Charles VI, 15th century

Woman of the Ursins family under Charles VI (daughter of Jean Jouvenel des Ursins and Michelle de Vitry)
FLO4657168 Woman of the Ursins family under Charles VI (daughter of Jean Jouvenel des Ursins and Michelle de Vitry). She wears a tall horned bonnet, gold especially lined with fur

Isabelle de Bavaria, wife of King Charles VI. In her wedding dress, aged 14, 1385
FLO4657655 Isabelle de Bavaria, wife of King Charles VI. In her wedding dress, aged 14, 1385. She wears a tall headdress with diadem, royal mantle over a sur cotte dress all decorated with gold

Jacqueline de la Grange, wife of Jean de Montagu, Grand Minister of France under Charles VI
FLO4657157 Jacqueline de la Grange, wife of Jean de Montagu, Grand Minister of France under Charles VI. She wears an escoffion hat with veil

The madness of King Charles VI of France, 1392 (chromolitho)
669005 The madness of King Charles VI of France, 1392 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The madness of King Charles VI of France, 1392)

Siege of a Town defended by the Burgundians under Charles VI (chromolitho)
1094593 Siege of a Town defended by the Burgundians under Charles VI (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Isabeau De Baviere, Femme De Charles VI (coloured engraving)
6016083 Isabeau De Baviere, Femme De Charles VI (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabeau De Baviere, Femme De Charles VI)

Heraut Annoncant La Mort De Charles VI (coloured engraving)
6016037 Heraut Annoncant La Mort De Charles VI (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heraut Annoncant La Mort De Charles VI)

Thou art betrayed (engraving)
965873 Thou art betrayed (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thou art betrayed! A Popular History of France by M Guizot (Dana Estes and Charles E Lauriat)

Charles VI in the Forest of Le Mans, (1392), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Charles VI in the Forest of Le Mans, (1392), 1890. Charles VI of France (1368-1422) is stopped by a madman in the Forest of Le Mans who says Stop, noble King, don t go any farther, you are betrayed!

Charles VI of France and Henry V of England welcomed by the clergy, Paris, 1420 (1864). The two kings are welcomed by the clergy as they make their tiumphal entrance to the allied courts in Paris

Illuminated page, with bordering, c1480 (1905). The illustration depicts Emperor Wenceslas in conference with King Charles VI of France at Rheims. From Cassells History of England, Vol

The landing of the Lady de Coucy at Boulogne, 1399 (1905). Bringing news of the imprisonment of King Richard II of England to Charles VI of France. From Cassells History of England, Vol

Isabeau of Bavaria, Queen Consort of Charles VI of France, 1385 (1882-1884). Isabeau (c1370-1435) married Charles in 1385

The Maillotins of Paris confront King Charles VI of France, 1382 (1882-1884). Artist: Brugnot
The Maillotins of Paris meet King Charles VI of France, 1382 (1882-1884). The Revolt of the Maillotins was one of a series of popular uprisings that erupted in 1382 in response to the raising of

French costume: Charles VI, Charles VII, Louis XI, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1395-1483, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel

French costume: Charles V, Charles VI, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1364-1395, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)

King Henry VI of France Receives the English Envoys, 15th Century. Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
King Henry VI of France Receives the English Envoys, 15th Century. Miniature colour print from The Chronicler of European Chivalry by GG Coulton, (London, 1930)

Masquerade at the French court, 1393, (1470-1475). Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
Masquerade at the French court, (Dance of the Wodehouses), 1393, (1470-1475). Masquerade at the court of King Charles VI of France, accompanied by live music from musicians in the upper right corner

The Entry of Queen Isabella into Paris, c1385 (15th Century). Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Entry of Queen Isabella into Paris, c1385 (15th Century). Isabella of Bavaria, carried in a litter, enters the city of Paris, before her marriage to King Charles VI of France in 1385

Charles VI, 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving of Charles (1368-1422) after a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Justice, tarot card, 14th century, (1870)
Justice, tarot card from the Charles VI or Gringonneur deck, 14th century, (1870). Taken from a deck in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

The Moon, tarot card, 14th century, (1870)
The Moon, tarot card from the Charles VI or Gringonneur deck, 14th century, (1870). Taken from a deck in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Masque of Charles VI of France, c1480, (1910). Veils are distended by wires, with knights disguised in close-fitting hairy garments and masks

Heralds announcing the death of Charles VI to his son, c1500, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Heralds announcing the death of Charles VI to his son, c1500, (1843). Heralds carrying the pennon or banner of France, announce the death of King Charles (1368-1422)

Ball of the Burning Men, 1393. (c1470). In 1393, Isabeau de Baviere organised a celebration of the marriage of one of her ladies-in-waiting

The return of Charles VI of France after the Battle of Rosbecque, 1382, (14th-15th century). From the Bibliotheque Municipale, Besancon

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"King Charles VI: A Tumultuous Reign of Madness and Warfare" Step into the world of King Charles VI, a monarch whose life was marked by both glory and tragedy. Born in 1368, he ascended to the throne at a tender age, with Jehan Pastorel as his trusted advisor during his regency. The Battle of Agincourt in 1415 became an indelible chapter in his reign, where he faced off against formidable foes. The artistic renditions from that era offer glimpses into the lives intertwined with Charles VI's rule. Gerarde Cassinel, lady of honor to Queen Isabelle of Bavaria, exemplified the noble connections surrounding him. Her lithograph showcases her elegance and poise. Isabelle de Bavaria, his wife since their marriage at just fourteen years old in 1385, radiated regal grace adorned with gold and jewels. Jacqueline de la Grange stood beside her husband Jean de Montagu as they navigated political intricacies under Charles VI's reign. Yet amidst these grandeur depictions lies a darker side - the madness that plagued King Charles VI from 1392 onwards. Chromolithographs capture this haunting descent into mental turmoil that shaped his later years. The Siege of a Town defended by Burgundians further illustrates the tumultuous times during which Charles VI ruled over France. Betrayals were rampant; alliances shifted like sand beneath one's feet. As we delve deeper into history through coloured engravings and lithographs depicting key moments such as Heraut Annoncant La Mort De Charles VI or "Thou art betrayed, " we are reminded of how power can be both captivating and treacherous. King Charles VI left an indelible mark on French history - a complex figure whose reign encompassed battles for supremacy alongside personal struggles with mental health. His story serves as a reminder that even those who wear crowns may face their own demons.