Antique French Renaissance (1494 - 1610) Repousse Copper 38" Round Francois 1er Portrait Rondel Wall Plaque

Francis I, French Francois, (born Sept. 12, 1494, Cognac, France-died March 31, 1547, Rambouillet), King of France (1515-47). The cousin and son-in-law of Louis XII, Francis succeeded to the throne in 1515. Soon after his coronation he rode off to the Italian Wars (1515-16) and recovered the Duchy of Milan. He was a Renaissance patron of the arts, a humanist, and a popular king who traveled throughout France, curtailing abuses by nobles and providing games and processions for the people.

The king played a major role in the development of the French Renaissance. He supported artists, assembled an impressive collection of paintings, built Italian-style palaces, and encouraged humanist1 learning. During the 1500s he was commonly referred to as "the great king Francis."


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: appropriate for age, a dent along the bottom with support rod showing

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Copper

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; appropriate for age, a dent along the bottom with support rod showing