As for an image of Samuel de Champlain to be used in any material you may wish to produce, it can be used rather liberally since we know little of his apparence, or even of his age for that matter. The best-known image of Champlain was produced in 1654, after his death in 1635.

It represents someone other than Champlain, perhaps Michel Particelli D'Emery and was produced by Balthazar Moncornet. Michel Particelli D'Emery was minister of Finance under Kings Louis XIII and Louis XIV.

The signature appearing at the bottom of the picture was inspired by Champlain's actual signature, found on legal documents preserved in archives. It can be used in graphic designs. The picture is that of J.A. O' Neil and dates back to 1864.

This picture was obtain online at :

www.heritage.nf.ca/avalon/history/champlain.html

www.ropfo.ca/champlain

www.civilization.ca/vmnf/explor/champ_e1.html

www.republiquelibre.org/cousture/CHAMP2.HTM

http://collection.ic.gc.ca/stlauren/hist/hi_champlain.html

www.heritage.nf.ca/avalon/history/champlain.html

www.cbc.ca/news/background/champlainanniversary/index.html