The Tomb of Francis II, last Duke of Brittany is a beautiful and ornate tomb located in the Cathedral of St. Peter in Nantes, France. It was commissioned by Anne of Brittany, Queen of France, who was the daughter of Francis and his second wife Margaret of Foix. The tomb was originally located in the chapel of the Carmelites in Nantes. Francis II had wished that his body rest there, to join the remains of his first wife Margaret of Brittany. The tomb eventually received the body of Francis and both his wives, though only his second wife (Anne's mother) is depicted.
The monument consists of a rectangular sarcophagus 3.90 m long, 2.33 m wide, and 1.27 m tall. The gisants (recumbent effigies) of the deceased couple are lying prostrate with hands raised in prayer. Their heads rest on thick pillows held up by three angels. Margaret's feet are on a greyhound, a symbol of fidelity; Francis's feet rest on a lion, representing strength. At the four corners of the tomb stand four statues, each representing one of the cardinal virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance and Prudence.
The tomb is made of white marble and is decorated with intricate carvings. The figures of Francis and Margaret are beautifully rendered and their expressions are serene and peaceful. The tomb is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture and is one of the most important works of art in Nantes Cathedral.
There are 2 known replicas of the tomb of Francis II, last Duke of Brittany. One is located in the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the other is located in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
The tomb of Francis II was originally located in the Cathedral of Saint-Denis in Paris, but it was destroyed during the French Revolution. The Carnegie Museum of Art acquired its replica in 1907, and the Louvre Museum acquired its replica in 1912.
The tomb is made of marble and is decorated with sculptures of Francis II, his wife, Queen Claude of France, and their children. The sculptures are considered to be some of the finest examples of Renaissance art.
Here are some more details about the replicas:
- Carnegie Museum of Art replica: This replica is 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It was made by the sculptor Paul Dubois in the early 1900s. The replica is on display in the museum's European Decorative Arts and Sculpture galleries.Carnegie Museum of Art replica of tomb of Francis II, last Duke of Brittany
- Louvre Museum replica: This replica is 9 feet tall and 7 feet wide. It was made by the sculptor Louis-Ernest Barrias in the early 1900s. The replica is on display in the museum's Department of Sculpture.Louvre Museum replica of tomb of Francis II, last Duke of Brittany
In total, there are 2 known replicas of the tomb of Francis II, last Duke of Brittany. One is located in the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the other is located in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
The replica of the Tomb of Francis II last Duke of Brittany in the Carnegie Museum of Art was acquired by Andrew Carnegie in 1907. There is no known picture of Andrew Carnegie with the replica.
The replica was made by the sculptor Paul Dubois in the early 1900s. It is 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. The replica is on display in the museum's European Decorative Arts and Sculpture galleries.
The tomb of Francis II was originally located in the Cathedral of Saint-Denis in Paris, but it was destroyed during the French Revolution. The replica was acquired by Carnegie as part of his effort to build a world-class art collection for the people of Pittsburgh.
Yes, sculptor Paul Dubois made both replicas of the Tomb of Francis II last Duke of Brittany in the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Dubois was a French sculptor who was born in 1829 and died in 1905. He was a student of François Jouffroy and won the Prix de Rome in 1853. He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1857 to 1905 and was awarded a gold medal in 1867. Dubois was known for his realistic sculptures of children and animals. He also created a number of public monuments, including the statue of Joan of Arc in Rouen.
The replicas of the Tomb of Francis II were made by Dubois in the early 1900s. They were commissioned by Andrew Carnegie, who wanted to add them to his collection of art at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh. The replicas are made of marble and are based on the original tomb, which was destroyed during the French Revolution.
The replicas of the Tomb of Francis II are considered to be some of the finest examples of Dubois's work. They are realistic and expressive, and they capture the beauty and dignity of the original tomb. The replicas are on display in the European Decorative Arts and Sculpture galleries at the Carnegie Museum of Art and in the Department of Sculpture at the Louvre Museum.
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Francis II, Duke of Brittany
23 June 1433 – 9 September 1488)
where is tomb of Francis ii besides in the Carnegie museum of art?
The tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany is a monument located in Nantes, in the Cathedral of St. Peter. The project was commissioned by Anne of Brittany, Queen of France, who was the daughter of Francis and his second wife Margaret of Foix,
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his second wife -
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his daughter -
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Why and how and when did the Carnegie museum of art Pgh PA acquire a replica of tomb of Francis ii last duke of Brittany?
"Tucked away among the 140 plaster casts of architectural treasures in Carnegie Museum of Art’s Hall of Architecture is the spectacular tomb of Francis II, the Duke of Brittany. It includes an intriguing feature that can be easy to miss: a figure with two faces. The original tomb, made of Carrara marble in 1507 by sculptor Michel Colombe, was located in Nantes Cathedral in France. A masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, it was commissioned by Anne of Brittany, the queen of France and daughter of Francis and his second wife, Margaret of Foix, who is shown lying beside Francis. The duke had hoped the cathedral would be his final resting place with his first wife, Margaret of Brittany, and the tomb actually houses Francis and both wives, though only Anne’s mother is depicted. At the tomb’s four corners stand four figures, each representing one of the cardinal virtues: courage, justice, temperance, and prudence. Prudence has two faces: at the back is an old man, said to be the sculptor, implying the wisdom of the past; at the front is a young woman looking to the future, who holds in her hands both a compass and a mirror."
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Legend has it that Carnegie sent the clipping with a $10,000 check to Museum Director William J. Holland with the directive to “buy this for Pittsburgh.
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When did Brittany lose sovereignty to France?
"It was then that Brittany saw its golden era, becoming an unchallenged maritime power. A kingdom then a duchy, Brittany was forced to unite with France by the union of its sovereignty in 1532."
"In the 9th century Brittany began to emancipate itself from its Carolingian neighbours. Nominoë, duke of Brittany and Erispoë, and his son, the king, expanded the territory and made it into the form it retains today. Torn between France and England, the Montfort dynasty (14th/15th centuries) managed to keep the country independent. It was then that Brittany saw its golden era, becoming an unchallenged maritime power. A kingdom then a duchy, Brittany was forced to unite with France by the union of its sovereignty in 1532. Having become a province, Brittany retains many privileges (specific legislation, tax collection)."
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"Roman times through the 13th century
According to Julius Caesar, Brittany (fr. Bretagne) was historically part of Celtic Gaul as Armorica (Gallic for "Place by the Sea"). On the fall of the Roman Empire, it was integrated into the Gallo-Roman domain of Syagrius. ... "
"The King of France as Duke of Brittany jure uxoris
Charles VIII became Duke of Brittany jure uxoris upon his marriage to Anne of Brittany. During their marriage, Charles prohibited Anne from using the title of Duchess of Brittany, and imposed his own rule on the Duchy through a Royal Governor from the House of Penthièvre. However, when the king died leaving the royal couple childless, the Duchy of Brittany reverted to Anne. She returned to Brittany and re-established her independent rule. Anne's actions underscored that the Duke of Brittany's line of succession was governed by the Celtic nation's peculiar form of Semi-Salic Law rather than the strict Salic Law governing the Kingdom of France. Her actions also demonstrated that the Duke of Brittany and the King of France, at least at this time, remained distinct and separable titles. ..."
de Mauny, Michel. Traité d'union de la Bretagne à la France. Celtics Chadenn, 2002. ISBN 2-84722-016-X.
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Brittany became a part of France when Anne, heir to Brittany, married two successive kings of France, Charles VIII and Louis XII. In the formal treaty of incorporation into France in 1532, the province was guaranteed local privileges.
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