Louis Xi Collection

Louis XI, roi de France. Creator: Jean Morin
Louis XI, roi de France

Castle of Saint-Dizier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing)
5669390 Castle of Saint-Dizier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing); (add.info)

Castle of Saint-Dizier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing)
5669391 Castle of Saint-Dizier, France. By Baron Isidore Taylor (1789 - 1879), French traveller and author, 1857 (drawing); (add.info)

Louis XI, 1840 (litho)
1574665 Louis XI, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Louis XI (1423-1483) the Prudent, King of France 1416-1483. Lithograph, Paris, c. 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gendarme or man of arms in suit of armour, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph a figure in a contemporary manuscript
FLO4570718 Gendarme or man of arms in suit of armour, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph a figure in a contemporary manuscript in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VIII 89 from Le Bibliophile

History. The french historian Philippe de Commines. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store
3434277 History. The french historian Philippe de Commines. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900; (add.info.: Coll. Part. History)

Medicine. The french physician Jacques Coitier, physician of Louis XI of France
3434267 Medicine. The french physician Jacques Coitier, physician of Louis XI of France. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900; (add.info.: Medecine)

Louis XI found himself ill at the chateau of Plessis-Les-Tours, and was unable to go hunting
1736591 Louis XI found himself ill at the chateau of Plessis-Les-Tours, and was unable to go hunting. His courtiers then decided to unite in his room a huge quantity of rats that were followed by a

Louis XI of France knelt before Saint Francis of Paola, 1843. Creator: Gosse, Nicolas-Louis-François (1787-1878)
Louis XI of France knelt before Saint Francis of Paola, 1843. Found in the collection of the Musee Anne de Beaujeu, Moulins

Quentin Durward and the Disguised Louis XI (recto); Study of male figure (verso), 1825 or 1826

Louis XI Visiting Cardinal Balue in the Iron Cage, (1469-1481), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Louis XI. Visiting Cardinal Balue in the Iron Cage, (1469-1481), 1890. Jean Balue (c1421-1491) cardinal and minister of Louis XI, Balue played both sides in negotiating a treaty

Louis XI of France visiting Cardinal Balue in his iron cage, 1469-1480 (1882-1884). Artist: Tamisier
Louis XI of France visiting Cardinal Balue in his iron cage, 1469-1480 (1882-1884). Jean Balue (c1421-1491) was a cardinal and minister of Louis XI

The reign of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483 (colour litho)
5207731 The reign of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Louis XI of France, 1461-1483)

The New Romantic Play, "If I Were King, "at the St Jamess Theatre, 30 August (engraving)
1600984 The New Romantic Play, " If I Were King, " at the St Jamess Theatre, 30 August (engraving) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Romantic Play)

Margaret of Austria, daughter of Archduke Maximilian of Austria, delivered to the guardianship of King Louis XI of
3646329 Margaret of Austria, daughter of Archduke Maximilian of Austria, delivered to the guardianship of King Louis XI of France, 1483 (engraving) by Burgkmair

King Louis XI of France negotiating with Flemish rebels, 1480 (engraving)
3646325 King Louis XI of France negotiating with Flemish rebels, 1480 (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vagabonds on the streets of Paris (colour litho)
3621692 Vagabonds on the streets of Paris (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vagabonds on the streets of Paris)

Louis XI watching Cardinal Balue, imprisoned in an iron cage in the dungeons of the Chateau d Onzain for intriguing
3621683 Louis XI watching Cardinal Balue, imprisoned in an iron cage in the dungeons of the Chateau d Onzain for intriguing with his enemy Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (colour litho) by Job

The aged King Louis XI of France fearing death (colour litho)
3621697 The aged King Louis XI of France fearing death (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles the Bolds Burgundian knights routed by Swiss pikemen at the Battle of Grandson, 1476 (colour litho)
3621689 Charles the Bolds Burgundian knights routed by Swiss pikemen at the Battle of Grandson, 1476 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Louis XI of France and Edward IV of England meeting to sign the Treaty of Picquigny on either side of a wooden barrier
3621687 Louis XI of France and Edward IV of England meeting to sign the Treaty of Picquigny on either side of a wooden barrier, 1475 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

King Louis XI of France and Cardinal Balue (colour litho)
3621084 King Louis XI of France and Cardinal Balue (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Peers of France Present at the Coronation of Louis XI at Reims, (From painted-glass windows in Evreux Cathedral)
5227664 The Peers of France Present at the Coronation of Louis XI at Reims, (From painted-glass windows in Evreux Cathedral) (engraving) by English School

Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny, 29 August 1475
984793 Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny, 29 August 1475, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

King Louis XI of France (engraving)
816601 King Louis XI of France (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XI, King of France)

Louis XI of France (litho)
821053 Louis XI of France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XI of France (1423-1483)

Mr Henry Irving, actor, as Louis XI (engraving)
583945 Mr Henry Irving, actor, as Louis XI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Henry Irving, actor)

Louis XI, 55e roi, monte sur le trone en 1461, mort en 1483 (coloured engraving)
2799575 Louis XI, 55e roi, monte sur le trone en 1461, mort en 1483 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XI, 55e roi)

King Louis XI, after suffering a fit of apoplexy, seeks the help of the physician Jacques Coitier to keep him alive
3621695 King Louis XI, after suffering a fit of apoplexy, seeks the help of the physician Jacques Coitier to keep him alive (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

A cook seized in his kitchen by men-at-arms on suspicion of having attempted to poison the King (colour litho)
3621685 A cook seized in his kitchen by men-at-arms on suspicion of having attempted to poison the King (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Louis XI raised an army from the citizens of Paris (colour litho)
3621682 Louis XI raised an army from the citizens of Paris (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, lays a treaty before King Louis XI and demands that he sign it (colour litho)
3621680 Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, lays a treaty before King Louis XI and demands that he sign it (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Louis XI, King of France (colour litho)
3621673 Louis XI, King of France (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XI, King of France (1423-1483)

Recovering the body of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, after the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (chromolitho)
973932 Recovering the body of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, after the Battle of Nancy, 1477 (chromolitho) by European School

Louis XI and Burgesses waiting for news (engraving)
965858 Louis XI and Burgesses waiting for news (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XI and Burgesses waiting for news)

Louis XI and Charles the Rash at Peronne (engraving)
965855 Louis XI and Charles the Rash at Peronne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XI and Charles the Rash at Peronne)

Louis XI (engraving)
965850 Louis XI (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XI. A Popular History of France by M Guizot (Dana Estes and Charles E Lauriat)

Mr William Creswicks Farewell Benefit at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1041214 Mr William Creswicks Farewell Benefit at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Theatricals before the Queen and Court in the Ball-Room at Balmoral, Mr Beerbohm Tree in "The Ballad-Monger"
1107689 Theatricals before the Queen and Court in the Ball-Room at Balmoral, Mr Beerbohm Tree in " The Ballad-Monger" (litho) by English School

French kings and queens of the 15th and 16th Century (coloured engraving)
979289 French kings and queens of the 15th and 16th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from the New Play "Louis XI, "at the Princess Theatre (engraving)
1601942 Scene from the New Play " Louis XI, " at the Princess Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the New Play " Louis XI)

Parisians with caged birds (colour litho)
3621681 Parisians with caged birds (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parisians with caged birds)

The people of Dinant mocking an effigy of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (colour litho)
3621678 The people of Dinant mocking an effigy of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Louis XI of France leading his army into the Battle of Montlhery, 1465 (colour litho)
3621677 Louis XI of France leading his army into the Battle of Montlhery, 1465 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The three year-old Margaret of Austria arriving to be presented to the Dauphin Charles, son of King Louis XI of France
3621693 The three year-old Margaret of Austria arriving to be presented to the Dauphin Charles, son of King Louis XI of France, as his prospective bride (colour litho) by Job

Peasants pausing from their work in the fields for prayers as ordered by the King (colour litho)
3621684 Peasants pausing from their work in the fields for prayers as ordered by the King (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

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Louis XI, roi de France, was a complex and enigmatic figure in French history. Known for his cunning and shrewdness, he ruled from 1461 to 1483. Jean Morin's portrayal captures the essence of this intriguing monarch. In Quentin Durward and the Disguised Louis XI, we catch a glimpse of the king's ability to blend into different roles effortlessly. His talent for deception is further highlighted in Tamisier's depiction of Louis visiting Cardinal Balue in his iron cage. This chilling image showcases the lengths to which Louis would go to maintain control over his enemies. However, not all aspects of Louis' reign were dark and sinister. Mary, Duchess of Burgundy pleads with the people of Ghent on behalf of her father's councillors who had been in correspondence with King Louis XI. This moment reveals a softer side to him as he navigates delicate political situations. Yet, nightmares haunted Louis throughout his rule as depicted in various artworks such as colour lithos illustrating the horrors carried out during his reign. These visions serve as a reminder that power often comes at a cost. Louis' negotiation skills are showcased when he engages with Flemish rebels in an engraving from 1480. His ability to navigate treacherous waters demonstrates why he was considered one of France's most formidable rulers. The streets of Paris were not immune to hardship during this time either; vagabonds roamed freely as shown in another colourful litho capturing their presence amidst bustling city life. One cannot forget Cardinal Balue imprisoned within an iron cage under the watchful eye of King Louis XI himself - yet another example showcasing both fearlessness and ruthlessness that defined this ruler. Margaret Austria being delivered into King Louis' guardianship highlights how alliances were formed through strategic marriages during this era – politics always played its part alongside military might.