Marchands Collection

Assembly of the Provostship of the Merchants of Paris, 16th century (engraving)
531521 Assembly of the Provostship of the Merchants of Paris, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: From Ordonnances Royaux del la Prevote des Marchands et Eschevinage de la Ville de Paris Paris)

Facade de la Maison des marchands drapiers, a Paris, au dix-septieme siecle (engraving)
3646071 Facade de la Maison des marchands drapiers, a Paris, au dix-septieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boutiques de marchands de porcelaine, et embarquement des vases de porcelaine (engraving)
3644872 Boutiques de marchands de porcelaine, et embarquement des vases de porcelaine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Olive Merchant at Market and in his Shop (vellum)
ALI264701 An Olive Merchant at Market and in his Shop (vellum) by Master of the Biadaiolo Codex (fl.1325-50); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence, Italy; Alinari

Marchands (coloured engraving)
6016051 Marchands (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchands. Illustration for Costume du Moyen Age, D Apres les Manuscrits, les Peintures)

Provost of Merchants of Paris, Prevot des Marchands, reign of King Francis I. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a contemporary woodcut from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Marchands de fruits et de nougats, aux fetes de Noel, sur la plaza Mayor, a Madrid (engraving)
3644786 Marchands de fruits et de nougats, aux fetes de Noel, sur la plaza Mayor, a Madrid (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marchands de coton a Bombay (engraving)
3635639 Marchands de coton a Bombay (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchands de coton a Bombay)

Effects of Good Government in the City, detail of a merchant and craftsmen in the shoemakers shop, 1338-40 (fresco)
ALI171516 Effects of Good Government in the City, detail of a merchant and craftsmen in the shoemakers shop, 1338-40 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena

Ms 927 f. 145r The Mint, from Aristotles Ethics, Politics, Economics
XIR58898 Ms 927 f.145r The Mint, from Aristotles Ethics, Politics, Economics, from a French translation by Nicholas Oreme (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

The Stone Monuments of Carnac, in Brittany (b / w photo)
1598582 The Stone Monuments of Carnac, in Brittany (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stone Monuments of Carnac, in Brittany)

Marchands de friture et de macaroni a Naples (engraving)
3635565 Marchands de friture et de macaroni a Naples (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchands de friture et de macaroni a Naples)

Fol. 122v Merchants at the Lendit Fair near St. Denis, from the Grandes Chroniques de
XTR214819 Fol.122v Merchants at the Lendit Fair near St. Denis, from the Grandes Chroniques de France, 1375-79 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Castres

Assemblee de la Prevote des marchands de Paris (engraving)
962899 Assemblee de la Prevote des marchands de Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assemblee de la Prevote des marchands de Paris)

Colmar, Haut-Rhin, France - Maison Pfister Date: circa 1910s

Assembly of the Provostship of the Merchants of Paris. From Ordonnances Royaux del la Prevote des Marchands et Eschevinage de la Ville de Paris Paris 1528. Woodcut

Wolf Britannia / Fashoda
Britannia seen as the big bad wolf at the time of the Fashoda Incident, a territory dispute in south Sudan between Kitcheners Anglo-Egyptian army and Marchands French

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In the bustling streets of 17th-century Paris, the Maison des marchands drapiers stood proudly with its magnificent facade. The grandeur of this building symbolized the wealth and influence of the cloth merchants who resided within its walls. Moving away from France, we find ourselves in a different world altogether - surrounded by delicate porcelain vases and witnessing their embarkation at the boutiques de marchands de porcelaine. These engravings capture not only the beauty of these exquisite pieces but also hint at the global trade networks that connected distant lands. Shifting our focus to a more intimate scene, an olive merchant is seen diligently attending to his wares both at market and in his shop. This vellum illustration transports us back in time, allowing us to witness firsthand the dedication and craftsmanship involved in this ancient trade. The coloured engraving simply titled "Marchands" offers a glimpse into various aspects of commercial life. It showcases individuals engaged in diverse trades, highlighting their importance as pillars of society during those times. As we travel across Europe, we arrive at Madrid's plaza Mayor during Christmas festivities where fruit and nougat merchants gather. This lively engraving captures not only their vibrant stalls but also reflects how commerce intertwines with cultural celebrations. Venturing further eastward, Bombay reveals itself through an enchanting engraving depicting cotton merchants going about their daily business. This artwork serves as a testament to India's rich textile heritage and its role as a hub for international trade. Stepping back into history once again, we encounter a fresco portraying craftsmen working diligently inside a shoemaker's shop - one among many scenes illustrating "The Effects of Good Government in the City. " Merchants are depicted alongside other skilled workers, emphasizing their integral role within urban economies during medieval times. Delving deeper into manuscripts now brings us face-to-face with an intriguing page from Aristotle's Ethics, Politics, Economics collection - showcasing "The Mint.