Mid 19th Century Etching Reproduction of Ornamental Elements of the Armor of Francis I by French Artist Nicolas Xavier Willemin

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This beautiful etching depicts the ornamental elements of Francis I's armor (King of France from 1515-1547). The title reads "Ornemens … Read more This beautiful etching depicts the ornamental elements of Francis I's armor (King of France from 1515-1547). The title reads "Ornemens et broderies de l’armure de François premier. Centre du bouclier. Garniture brodée du bouclier" (Ornaments and embroidery of the armor of Francis I. Center of the shield. Embroidered trim of the shield).

This print is part of a larger book by the artist Nicolas Xavier Willemin (1763-1833), titled Monuments français inédits pour servir à l'histoire des arts depuis le VIe siècle jusqu'au commencement du XVIIe, published in 1839.

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