Pierre Mignard(France, 1612-1695)
Portrait depicting Madame de Montespan dressed as the hunting goddess Diana
Portrait depicting Madame de Montespan dressed as the hunting goddess Diana
Canvas 130 x 95.5 cm. period gilded and bronsed frame.
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This extraordinary portrait most likely depicts the beautiful Françoise Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Montespan (1641-1707), called Madame de Montepan, maîtresse-en-titre, to King Louis XIV. She was well-known for her beauty and was in her time called the true Queen. She was also known for his witty conversation skills, was well-read and knowledgeable in politics. Here she is depicted as Diana, goddess of the hunt.
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