Tag Archives: Andre Beauneveu

walk on gilted splinters

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Dave

Philip the Bold, youngest of King John II’s four brothers and his father’s favorite, was robust, but dark complexioned and certanly not handsome. He had marked features and a jutting chin, which persisted among his distant descendants as the Hapsburg … Continue reading →

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FAR FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF PIETY

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Dave

The elder uncle of Charles VI started perhaps, the greatest and most extravagant spending spree in the history of the world to that time. His collection itself was a work of art. Jean, Duc de Berry, was more intellectual than … Continue reading →