French Huguenot

Huguenot-style rectangular wooden mirror, mid-20th century, France.

Philippe Mercier (also spelled Philip Mercier; 1689 – 18 July 1760) born in Berlin, was an artist of French Huguenot descent from the German realm of Brandenburg-Prussia (later Kingd...

This narrow wooden cabinet, originating from the Cévennes region in southern France, dates to the 17th century and is traditionally associated with the period of religious conflict t...

Rene Goulaine de Laudonnière (c. 1529–1574) was a French Huguenot seaman and explorer, and was the founder of the French colony of Fort Caroline in what is now Jacksonville, Florida.

Their exuberant yet balanced design is characteristic of the sophisticated style brought to England by French Huguenot silversmiths in the 1700s. Alexander Johnston first entered his...

Bernard Palissy (1510–1589) was a French Huguenot potter, craftsman, and hydraulics engineer celebrated for his “rustic ware”—elaborately decorated platters featuring small animals a...

This plate is part of a service commissioned by Jacob Pelgrom, a French Huguenot who fled to the Netherlands in 1688 and, in the same year, traveled to Batavia as a merchant.

A fine and rare William & Mary long case or grandfather clock by London maker Daniel LeCompte. c.1690, London, the fine marquetry case having oval panels of birds and flowers, th...

This pendant features a flat Huguenot cross in chased yellow gold. Pendant sold alone without its presentation chain.

Laon, 1686-1762) was a French Huguenot writer, living from early in life in the Netherlands.

Courtesy of the British Museum "An engraver and draftsman of French Huguenot descent, Chatelain was one of the most accomplished landscape engravers working in mid-eighteenth centur...

Born in London into a family of French Huguenot descent, Barraud was part of a talented artistic family — his brother, William Barraud, was also a notable animal painter.

This specific piece reflects the profound influence of Daniel Marot, a French Huguenot architect and designer who brought the grand, classical Louis XIV style to the Netherlands afte...

Its exceptional degree of religious tolerance attracted master craftsmen from across Europe—Flemish, French Huguenots, German, and Italian artisans—who brought their techniques and a...

His mother, born Johanna Chevalier, was a descendant of French Huguenots. At fourteen, Appel produced his first painting, on canvas, a still life of a fruit basket.

His career has been regarded as a good example of the Victorian self-made man: in 1831 he married Eliza Vicat, of an old French Huguenot family. In 1852 he moved to Fulham and in 185...

His career has been regarded as a good example of the Victorian self-made man: in 1831 he married Eliza Vicat, of an old French Huguenot family. In 1852 he moved to Fulham and in 185...

As a celebrated officer of French Huguenot descent, Ligonier played a vital role in the British Army during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years’ War, rising to the...

The English mercenaries were led by Sir John Norris and Sir Richard Bingham, the Scottish mercenaries by Robert Stuart, and the French Huguenots by François de la Noue. Don Juan of ...

The Barraud family were an important family of clockmakers, originally French Huguenots, they arrived in London following persecution in France.

He attained the title of count from his father's family of French Huguenot ancestry. Career and personal life La Danseuse (model Lili Grenier), circa 1890 In 1882, Belleroche studi...

He attained the title of count from his father's family of French Huguenot ancestry. Career and personal life La Danseuse (model Lili Grenier), circa 1890 In 1882, Belleroche studi...

He attained the title of count from his father's family of French Huguenot ancestry. Career and personal life La Danseuse (model Lili Grenier), circa 1890 In 1882, Belleroche studi...

He attained the title of count from his father's family of French Huguenot ancestry. Career and personal life In 1882, Belleroche studied briefly at Carolus-Duran's art school in Pa...

His mother, born Johanna Chevalier, was a descendant of French Huguenots. Karel Appel had three brothers.

Her union with the king of Navarre, which had been intended to contribute to the reconciliation of Roman Catholics and Protestant Huguenots in France, was tarnished six days after th...

Plate 2, "Noon" is thought to represent the dichotomy between the lives of the 18th century English working classes and that of the aristocracy. People exiting a French Huguenot chur...

In about 1562 at Catherine's instigation, she became the mistress of Louis, Prince of Condé, brother of King Antoine of Navarre and one of the leading Huguenots in France. Two years ...

Many weavers who settled in France were Huguenots who had fled Spain during the Inquisition in the early 16th century.

Many weavers who settled in France were Huguenots who had fled Spain during the Inquisition in the early sixteenth century.

As leader of the ultra‑Catholic League, Guise had amassed immense political influence, presenting himself as the defender of Catholic France against the Huguenots. His death was inte...

Many weavers who settled in France were Huguenots who had fled Spain during the Inquisition in the early sixteenth century.

Born in London in 1681 to a Huguenot family of French Protestant origin, Monamy was descended from refugees who had fled religious persecution in France.

Silver Basket Peter Archambo Hallmarked London, 1740 This stunning George II silver basket is a remarkable example of the artistry and craftsmanship of Peter Archambo, a renowned Hu...

Born in Lausanne in 1881, Boiceau descended from French Huguenots who had settled in Switzerland. Prominent as bankers, lawyers, businessmen, and diplomats, the Boiceaus were a cosmo...

Its port is famous for the 14th and 15th century towers (visible on this oil), the fortifications build by Vauban and also because the city was early 16th century the capital of the ...

This is one of only a handful of hollowware pieces recorded by Samuel Soumaine (1718-1765) who was born in New York City of French Huguenot origin and presumably trained with his fam...

German, circa 1700 The tapestry was probably produced in a workshop in Germany, perhaps Dresden or Berlin, by French Huguenot weavers who had fled France after the infamous Edict of...

These candlesticks have a molded octagonal base with knapped baluster standard and paneled or cylindrical nozzle. A related candlestick of similar design and origin is illustrated...

Publisher: David Mortier (1673-1728) was a Dutch printer/publisher/merchant from Amsterdam of French Huguenot descent. In 1696 he got naturalized in England.

Pair of French/English Huguenot brass silver form candlesticks, circa 1690.

Pair of brass silver form huguenot wine buckets. (Paire de Rafraichissoirs), circa 1710. Engraved with the arms of thomas wentworth, Lord Raby, 1st Earl of Strafford (1672-1739) Bri...

The Dalbiacs were wealthy London silk and velvet merchants of French Huguenot origin who had fled France at the end of the 17th century to escape persecution for their protestant fai...

James Maubert was born in Dublin in 1666, the son of a French Huguenot. He was the pupil of Gaspar Smitz, the Dutch born artist who specialised in portraits, flowers and fruits, who...

He was born in Lambeth in London, one of 17 children of William Francis Barraud (1783–1833), a clerk in the Custom House, and Sophia (née) Hull. The family was of French Huguenot ori...

Williams, sold by her executors on behalf of the MS Society; Sotheby’s, London, 'British Paintings 1500-1850', 21 November 1984, lot 30 (featured on the catalogue front cover and so...

A skilled occupation which had its origins when the Huguenots escaped from France to England in the 17th Century where their craftsmanship spread.

The art form originated from the French Huguenots who were known for their skill as artisans.

Following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, the French Huguenots were banished from France so they moved their families to Europe and America where they were much valued...

The tradition of Pique work began with the French Huguenots who crafted beautiful objects from tortoiseshell as early as the 17th century.

The craft was developed by the French Huguenots in the sixteenth century. Following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, the French Huguenots were forced to relocate to Eng...

Enameled boxes were first produced at Bilston, circa 1750 when French Huguenot refugees, fleeing religious persecution, settled there.             

The series depicts life in the streets of London. Noon shows French Huguenots leaving the French Chapel in Hog Lane, Soho.

Following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, the French Huguenots were forced to leave France upon which they migrated to other European countries where they were sought ...

Pique, the technique of inlaying gold and silver into tortoise shell or ivory, came to England in the 17th century with the French Huguenots. This piece is dated, c. 1860 when ...

Bernard Palissy (1510 – 1589) was a French Huguenot potter, hydraulics engineer and craftsman, famous for having struggled for sixteen years to imitate Chinese porcelain.

Bernard Palissy (1510-1589) was a French Huguenot potter, hydraulics engineer and craftsman, famous for having struggled for sixteen years to imitate Chinese porcelain.