In his only illustrated work, now known as the Codex Canadensis, the Jesuit missionary priest Louis Nicolas created a unique record of the natural life and inhabitants he observed in New France. He also included two maps and three drawings to dedicate his album to King Louis XIV. The twelve works selected here are typical of his interest and of his style.
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Royal Crown of France n.d.
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King of the Great Nation of the Nadouessiouek n.d.
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Portrait of a Famous One-eyed Man n.d.
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Fishing by the Passinassiouek n.d.
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Aboriginal Rituals n.d.
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Plants n.d.
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Unicorn of the Red Sea n.d.
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Amphibians n.d.
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Birds n.d.
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Papace, or Grey Partridge n.d.
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Sea Monster Killed by the French n.d.
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Jacques Cartier’s Ship n.d.
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About the Author
François-Marc Gagnon is one of Canada’s most respected and prolific art historians.
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Acknowledgements
The Art Canada Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of its generous sponsors.