Entry of King Charles VII into Paris - Original 19th C. Engraving

Copper engraving of the entry of King Charles VII of France into Paris, the monarch beneath a canopy, trumpeters with fleur-de-lis banners and the towers of the city behind. Drawn by Vernier and printed under the direction of Lemaitre, with the bilingual caption "Entrée du Roi Charles VII à Paris / Entrada del Rey Carlos VII en Paris".

From a 19th century illustrated universal history with bilingual French and Spanish text; the sheet is headed "Francia (S° XV)" and numbered 420.

Medium: Steel engraving
Artist / after: Vernier
Engraver: Lemaitre (direction)
Date: 19th century
Dimensions: 5.7 x 8.7 in (14.4 x 22 cm)
Condition: Paper toned with the edges somewhat rubbed; image crisp