Pierre François Collection

The Last Supper, the interior of a classical building with Christ and his apostles seated at a table, 1660-81

Un Nid De Pirates (engraving)
2783153 Un Nid De Pirates (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Nid De Pirates. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 26 June 1887.); © Look and Learn

Pierre Francois Attacking the Vice-Admiral (engraving)
671396 Pierre Francois Attacking the Vice-Admiral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Francois Attacking the Vice-Admiral)

Le Florentin ala chasse, ca. 1654. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Le Florentin a la chasse, ca. 1654

Plate 1: A horse drawn cart carrying people and goods, dead horse in the foreground, from Various Military Caprices (Varii capricci militari), ca. 1641

Little girl holding grapes with a basket of them by her side, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little girl holding a garland of flowers, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d aprè
Little girl holding a garland of flowers, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little boy holding a wreath and basket of flowers, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little girl playing with a dog, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d aprè
Little girl playing with a dog, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little boy holding a basket of grapes, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d aprè
Little boy holding a basket of grapes, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Diana and Acteon. Creator: Pierre Francois Tardieu
Diana and Acteon

Paysage au Moulin (Windmill Landscape), 18th century. Creator: Pierre Francois Laurent
Paysage au Moulin (Windmill Landscape), 18th century

Paysage au Pont et au Pigeonnier (Landscape with a Bridge and a Dovecote), 18th century

La Promenade des Remparts de Paris, 1760. Creator: Pierre Francois Courtois
La Promenade des Remparts de Paris, 1760

Tableau des portraits a la Mode (Plate of Fashion Portraits), 1760-61

Sea Port (Port de Mer) after the painting in the collection of Madame la Comtesse de Verrue

View of Flanders (Veue de Flandre) after the painting in the collection of Madame la Comtesse de Verrue

The festival of Diana, interrupted by satyrs (Feste de Diane, troublee par des Satyres): nymphs gathered around the bust of Diana in a stone niche at center

The Judgment of Paris, 1750. Creators: Pierre Etienne Moitte, Pierre Francois Tardieu
The Judgment of Paris, 1750

The holy trinity with Saint Michael vanquishing a six-headed dragon, frontispiece to Missale Romanum ex decreto sacrosancti Concilii tridentini restitutum, ca. 1662

Amusement Espagnol, 18th century. Creator: Pierre Francois Basan
Amusement Espagnol, 18th century

Venus Giving Nectar to Cupid, 18th century. Creator: Pierre Francois Basan
Venus Giving Nectar to Cupid, 18th century

L amour europeen, 1751-97. Creator: Pierre Francois Basan
L amour europeen, 1751-97

Old Woman with a Brazier, after Rubens, 18th century. Creator: Pierre Francois Basan
Old Woman with a Brazier, after Rubens, 18th century

Love Instructed By Mercury, 18th century. Creator: Pierre Francois Basan
Love Instructed By Mercury, 18th century

The Old Woman; from the Office of The Count of Vence, 1782-97

Edward III, King of England, c1347, (c1750). Artist: Pierre Francois Basan
Edward III, King of England, c1347, (c1750), with a surround, wearing armour and a crown on top of a helmet

Catherine II of Russia, c18th century. Artist: Pierre-Francois Bertonnier
Catherine II of Russia, c18th century

Bataille d Ecnome gagnee sur mer par les Romains, Abrege de l histoire romaine: orne de 49 estampes gravees en taille-douce avec le plus grand soin, qui en representent les principaux sujets, Millot

Cathedram S. Petri in interiore templi fronte... Plate 41 from the Album Basili
Cathedram S. Petri in interiore templi fronte...Plate 41 from the Album Basilica di S. Pietro in Vaticano, 1666 (or after)

Saint Martina kneeling before the Virgin and Child, as the Child offers her a lily, ca. 1664-79

Le Carnaval du Parnasse, 1761-62. Creator: Pierre Francois Basan
Le Carnaval du Parnasse, 1761-62. Etched by Pierre Francois Basan

In Memory of P. FR. Basan, an engraving for the catalogue of the collection of P. -F
In Memory of P. FR. Basan, an engraving for the catalogue of the collection of P.-F. Basan, 1798

Europe, France, Paris. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
France, Paris. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Pierre-Franazois Basan after Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne II (French, 1723 - 1797), Louis le Bien Aime, engraving on laid paper

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"Pierre François: A Tale of Enigma and Intrigue" Step into the world of Pierre François, a man shrouded in mystery and fascination. Known as Lacenaire, his name became synonymous with crime and infamy during the tumultuous era of 1835. Through captivating engravings such as "Murder in the Passage du Cheval Rouge" and "Pierre Francois Attacking the Vice-Admiral, " we catch glimpses of his dark deeds that sent shockwaves through society. Yet, there is more to Pierre François than meets the eye. In "The Last Supper, " we witness him within the hallowed walls of a classical building, seated amongst Christ and his apostles. This juxtaposition hints at an enigmatic duality - a complex character who defies easy categorization. Delving further into his psyche, we encounter intriguing scenes like "Un Nid De Pirates. " Here, he immerses himself in a world where danger lurks around every corner – perhaps reflecting both his own treacherous nature and an unquenchable thirst for adventure. But Pierre François's story extends beyond criminal exploits. In Stefano della Bella's masterpiece "Le Florentin ala chasse, " we glimpse another side to this multifaceted individual – one filled with passion for hunting amidst picturesque landscapes. Moving away from these grand narratives, we find tender moments captured in delicate engravings like "Little girl holding grapes" or "Little boy holding a wreath. " These portrayals reveal a softer side to Pierre François - someone capable of cherishing simple joys amidst life's chaos. And so it is that Pierre François remains an enigma - forever entwined with tales of darkness yet also touched by fleeting moments of innocence. His legacy endures through these intricate engravings which offer us mere glimpses into the depths of his complex soul.