Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: Compiègne

These wooden figures were in the belfry of the tower of the City Hall to strike the bells. The first generation were placed in 1530, the second generation in 1629 and these were the third generation, placed in 1768. They were removed in 1875. They represent the Sun, Moon and a star. Every generation is different. The present versions, called Langlois, Lansquenet and Flandrin (representing the old enemies Spain, England and Flanders), date from 2002.

in Athens. By Paul Alfred de Curzon, 1875.

By Emmanuel Fontaine, 4th quarter of the 19th century.

Dates from second century AD.

Probably in aid of one revolution or another.

Museum Antoine Vivenel was founded by Vivenel in 1841, a local architect and art collector. It has the largest collection of Greek ceramics after the Louvre.

Museum Antoine Vivenel was founded by Vivenel in 1841, a local architect and art collector. It has the largest collection of Greek ceramics after the Louvre.

Amphore panathénaïque, last quart of the 5th century BC Museum Antoine Vivenel was founded by Vivenel in 1841, a local architect and art collector. It has the largest collection of Greek ceramics after the Louvre.

Pélikè, 350–325 BC Museum Antoine Vivenel was founded by Vivenel in 1841, a local architect and art collector. It has the largest collection of Greek ceramics after the Louvre.

Crater, 4th century BC. Museum Antoine Vivenel was founded by Vivenel in 1841, a local architect and art collector. It has the largest collection of Greek ceramics after the Louvre.