http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charles_X_of_France_1.PNG
OOops! Wrong King! it was the story of Charles IX written by Prosper Mérimée that caused such a fracas in France at the beginning of the 19th Century. Thought to be a historical account, the novel was heavily criticized. You can find this fabulous book in NB public libraries.
http://vision.bibliocommons.com/item/show/290509046_chronique_du_regne_de_charles_ix,_1572

Wikimedia is great for old paintings--so cool that so many are digitized.
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