Sceau Collection

Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From
FLO4722375 Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

Law on photography granting a pension to Louis Daguerre, 1839 (ink on paper)
2079611 Law on photography granting a pension to Louis Daguerre, 1839 (ink on paper); (add.info.: Art. Art. Photography. The French Government announced the invention of photography by Louis)

Mrs. Langloiss children. An angel accompanies the two children. Each of them holds an object symbolizing their sex
JLJ4600769 Mrs. Langloiss children. An angel accompanies the two children. Each of them holds an object symbolizing their sex: a rose for the girl and a seal on a sleeve for the young boy

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sceau (royal); Seal; Siegel (engraving)
7197502 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sceau (royal); Seal; Siegel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sceau (royal); Seal; Siegel

Charte de la commune de Peronne granted in 1209 by the king of France Philippe Auguste
JLJ4586163 Charte de la commune de Peronne granted in 1209 by the king of France Philippe Auguste conceiving him privileges, on the other hand it was reattached to the crown of France

The Seal of the Second Republic, 1848
ARN203338 The Seal of the Second Republic, 1848 by French School, (19th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Seal of Marguerite de Bourgogne (1290-1315) 1311 (wax)
ARN187154 Seal of Marguerite de Bourgogne (1290-1315) 1311 (wax) by French School, (14th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Seal of Francois I (1494-1547) (metal)
ARN183182 Seal of Francois I (1494-1547) (metal) by French School, (16th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Dolphin Seal, the Shield of France, with dolphins and fleur-de-lys, 1376
ARN156742 Dolphin Seal, the Shield of France, with dolphins and fleur-de-lys, 1376 by French School, (14th century); diameter: 8.7 cm; Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Sceau de l Universite de Caen et ceux des Rois ses fondateurs (engraving)
6006744 Sceau de l Universite de Caen et ceux des Rois ses fondateurs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seal of the City of Toulouse, 1303 (wax)
ARH171385 Seal of the City of Toulouse, 1303 (wax) by French School, (14th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Seal of Charles III (839-888) the Fat, King of France and Holy Roman Emperor, 9th century
ARN154766 Seal of Charles III (839-888) the Fat, King of France and Holy Roman Emperor, 9th century by French School, (9th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French

Seal of the Commune of Soissons, 1228 (wax)
ARN199191 Seal of the Commune of Soissons, 1228 (wax) by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Seal with the heads of St. Paul and St. Peter, from a bull of Pope Boniface VIII
ARN175966 Seal with the heads of St. Paul and St. Peter, from a bull of Pope Boniface VIII, recto and verso, 1295 (wax) by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales

Seal of Louis IV de Baviere (1287-1347) 13th-14th century
ARN208512 Seal of Louis IV de Baviere (1287-1347) 13th-14th century by French School; Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Seal of Blanche de Castille (1188-1252) (wax)
ARN187005 Seal of Blanche de Castille (1188-1252) (wax) by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Ouverture du cinquieme sceau (engraving)
3625716 Ouverture du cinquieme sceau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ouverture du cinquieme sceau)

Sceau de la republique anglaise, 1651 (engraving)
3645147 Sceau de la republique anglaise, 1651 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sceau de la republique anglaise, 1651)

Seal of Charles VII (1403-61)
ARN229395 Seal of Charles VII (1403-61) by French School; Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Seal of Philippe III (1245-85) the Bold, 1272 (wax)
ARN197130 Seal of Philippe III (1245-85) the Bold, 1272 (wax) by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Seal of Jean IV the Valliant (1341-99) Duke of Brittany (wax)
ARN192302 Seal of Jean IV the Valliant (1341-99) Duke of Brittany (wax) by French School, (14th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Seal of Simon de Montfort (c. 1150-1218) (metal) (b / w photo)
ARN170461 Seal of Simon de Montfort (c.1150-1218) (metal) (b/w photo) by French School; Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

French art: seal of Charles III le Gros (839-888), Paris, National Archives
JLJ4583057 French art: seal of Charles III le Gros (839-888), Paris, National Archives. by Carolingian School (9th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

The seal of King Charles II (1630-85) from a charter granted to the Hudson Bay Company
BAL6284 The seal of King Charles II (1630-85) from a charter granted to the Hudson Bay Company (wax) by English School, (17th century); Hudson Bay Company, Canada; English, out of copyright

Seal of Rudolf I (1218-91) of Habsbourg, 1289 (wax)
ARN162188 Seal of Rudolf I (1218-91) of Habsbourg, 1289 (wax) by Austrian School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; Austrian, out of copyright

Seal of Napoleon III (1808-73) 1852
ARN208626 Seal of Napoleon III (1808-73) 1852 by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Seal of Louis I (1326-82) the Great, King of Poland
ARN208514 Seal of Louis I (1326-82) the Great, King of Poland by Polish School, (14th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; Polish, out of copyright

Seal of the Templars
ARN156159 Seal of the Templars by French School; Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Seal of Philippe II Auguste (1165-1223) 1198 (wax)
ARN162187 Seal of Philippe II Auguste (1165-1223) 1198 (wax) by French School, (12th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Seals of Marguerite de Provence (1221-95) 1284 (wax)
ARN184776 Seals of Marguerite de Provence (1221-95) 1284 (wax) by French School, (13th century); height: 8 cm; Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

The seal of Amadeo V (c. 1252-1323) Count of Savoy, 1303 (wax)
ARN178743 The seal of Amadeo V (c.1252-1323) Count of Savoy, 1303 (wax) by French School, (14th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; (add.info.: Amedee V)

The sick lion and the fox (Le lion malade et le renard) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214550 The sick lion and the fox (Le lion malade et le renard) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Ouverture du sixieme sceau (engraving)
3625722 Ouverture du sixieme sceau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ouverture du sixieme sceau)

1651, Sceau de la republique d Angleterre (engraving)
3645585 1651, Sceau de la republique d Angleterre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1651, Sceau de la republique d Angleterre)

Seal of John I (1296-1346) of Luxembourg, King of Bohemia
ARN208630 Seal of John I (1296-1346) of Luxembourg, King of Bohemia by German School, (14th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

Seals of Gilles de Laval (1404-40) Lord of Rais, Jean d
XIR206136 Seals of Gilles de Laval (1404-40) Lord of Rais, Jean d Orleans (1402-68) Count of Dunois and Jean Poton de Xaintrailles (1400-61) by French School, (15th century); Maison Jeanne d Arc

Seal of Louis VII (1120-80) 1175 (b / w photo)
ARN233020 Seal of Louis VII (1120-80) 1175 (b/w photo) by French School, (12th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; (add.info.: married Eleanor of Aquitaine (c)

Seal of Louis I of Anjou (1339-84) King of Sicily, 1383
ARN171537 Seal of Louis I of Anjou (1339-84) King of Sicily, 1383 by French School, (14th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Seal depicting a mythological animal and pictographic symbols, from Mohenjo-Daro
EAM176734 Seal depicting a mythological animal and pictographic symbols, from Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley, Pakistan, 3000-1500 BC (stone) by Harappan; National Museum of Karachi, Karachi

Seal of Louis VIII (1187-1226) (wax)
ARN187849 Seal of Louis VIII (1187-1226) (wax) by French School, (13th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

King Louis XIV (1638-1715) holding the seals in the presence of the Councillors of State
JLJ4644641 King Louis XIV (1638-1715) holding the seals in the presence of the Councillors of State and the Master of Requests while he himself held the office of Chancellor of France between

Seals belonging to Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) and Queen Isabelle of Hainaut (1170-c
ARN173017 Seals belonging to Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) and Queen Isabelle of Hainaut (1170-c.1190) by French School; Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

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"Sceau: Unveiling the Symbolic Legacy of a Timeless Tradition" In this captivating painting by Robert Lefevre from the 19th century, we are transported to a world where Mrs. Langloiss' children take center stage. Accompanying them is an angel, adding an ethereal touch to the scene. Each child holds an object that symbolizes their sex, with a delicate rose representing the girl and a seal adorning the young boy's sleeve. Delving into history, we discover that "sceau" has played various roles throughout time. The Charte de la commune de Peronne granted in 1209 by King Philippe Auguste showcases its importance as a royal emblem during medieval times. Fast forward to 1848, and we encounter "The Seal of the Second Republic, " serving as a powerful symbol of change during revolutionary times. Examining specific seals belonging to notable figures reveals intriguing details about their lives and reigns. Marguerite de Bourgogne's wax seal from 1311 reflects her regal status and authority while Francois I's metal seal represents his influential rule during the Renaissance period. Even more fascinating is the Dolphin Seal, featuring dolphins and fleur-de-lys dating back to 1376 when it adorned France's shield. This emblem not only exudes elegance but also carries deep historical significance for French heritage. Moving beyond France, we encounter seals associated with institutions such as Caen University and its founding kings through intricate engravings. Additionally, exploring regional seals like Toulouse in 1303 or Soissons in 1228 provides glimpses into local governance structures at different points in history. Lastly, let us marvel at Pope Boniface VIII's bull seal depicting St. Paul and St. Peter's heads—a testament to religion intertwining with political power across centuries. Through these diverse examples spanning centuries and continents, "sceau" emerges as a symbol of authority, heritage, and personal identity.