Henry-Claudius Forestier – Regiment of Swiss Guards in France
Illustration by Henry-Claudius forestier (Mixed media – watercolor and gouache over pen and pencil) of the famous Swiss guards who
Swiss History
A Droitte – Antique Engraving of an 18th Century Soldier in Red Uniform
Elegant beautifully hand colored copperplate engraving of a soldier in a red uniform standing at attention and carrying a rifle
Geneve – Engraving showing Geneva in the Age of the Escalade – Nicolas Tassin 1634
Geneva, Switzerland around the time of the Escalade. Original antique 1634 Copperplate engraving by Nicolas Tassin.
Rare Antique Watercolor of the Rütli Meadow where Switzerland Began
Rare and unique antique watercolor of legendary Rütli/Grütli meadow above Lake Lucerne, where the It is the site of the
Barracks of the Swiss Guards – Les Cent Suisses – 18th Century Engraving
Perspective View – Barracks of the Swiss Guards Title on Engraving: Vue Perspective de la grande Rue de S. Denis
The Geneva Revolution of 7-8 October 1846 Place Bel-Air (SOLD)
Revolution de Geneve For two days in October 1846, the streets of St. Gervais were the site of a revolution
The Sacrifice of Arnold von Winkelried at the Battle of Sempach
According to legend, Arnold von Winkelried sacrificed himself for the young Swiss Confederation by throwing himself upon the pikes of
Guillaume-Henri Dufour (General Dufour) – First President of the ICRC
Guillaume-Henri Dufour (September 15, 1787 – July 14, 1875) Famous Swiss General and topographer who after serving as the head
Jean Calvin – John Calvin, Famous French Reformer
This beautiful large format lithograph comes from the book “Iconographie Françoise : Ou Portraits des Personnes les plus illustres qui ont paru en France depuis François Premier (et quelques années avant) jusqu’à la fin du règne de Louis XVI.”