Title

Francois I

Caption

Francois I (1494-1547) King of France from 1515. At the Battle of Pavia, 24 February 1525, he was captured by the Spanish troops and imprisoned by Charles V. Here, under guard, he is writing to his mother Louise of Savoy informing her of the diastrous battle. 19th century chromolithograph.

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP09A00_381

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,1Mb (2,8Mb) / 10,8in x 18,1in / 3229 x 5421 (300dpi)

Keywords

Francis French Royalty France Spain Italian Wars Sixteenth century 16th century Capetian dynasty House of Valois