Montblanc Patron of Art Homage to François 1st Limited Edition 4810 Fountain Pen (M)

King François I left his mark on the national culture of France as a royal patron of the arts. The design of the limited edition François I fountain pen pays tribute to the life and work of the king of the French Renaissance. Splendid insignia of royal power harmoniously blend with artistic expression. The Edition 4810 pen features a tiger's eye stone, referencing a charm worn by François I, contrasting with the precious black resin of the cap and barrel. Ornamental Renaissance motifs are masterfully engraved on the meticulously crafted clip and gold-plated rings, giving the pen its royal aura.

François I was the first king of the French Renaissance, crowned in 1515 in the cathedral of Reims. During his reign, François I brought France to an artistic and cultural ascendancy. A passionate poet, he was known for enhancing the royal library and making it available to the public. As the founder of the Collège de France in Paris, which still exists today, he introduced the study of Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. His policy in 1536 helped the French to do without Latin as the language of bureaucracy. Famous artists were invited by François I to settle in France. Among them was Leonardo da Vinci, who brought the 'Mona Lisa' to Paris and worked at the king's court until his death.

Ident. No: 102386
Color: Black
Material: 18-carat champagne gold nib - champagne gold plated on the cap
Fountain Pen - Resin
Size: M