Mortemart Collection

Madame de Montespan, mistress of King Louis XIV
Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise de Montespan. Madame de Montespan, mistress of King Louis XIV. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a miniature in the collection of Louis

Madame de Montespan, mistress to King Louis XIV of France, 1640-1707. She wears her hair in ringlets, an unusual dress of lace on one side, and blue silk on the other

Oeufs a la Mortemart (colour litho)
3652460 Oeufs a la Mortemart (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oeufs a la Mortemart)

Defence of Paris, Battery at Mortemart (engraving)
1104740 Defence of Paris, Battery at Mortemart (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defence of Paris, Battery at Mortemart)

MONTESPAN (PETITOT)
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

MME DE MONTESPAN
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

Portrait of Jean-Victor de Rochechouart de Mortemart (1712-1771), 1756. Artist: Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766)
Portrait of Jean-Victor de Rochechouart de Mortemart (1712-1771), 1756. Private Collection

Francoise Athenais De Rochechouart De Mortemart. Madame De Montespan, 1640-1707. Mistress Of Louis Xiv. Etching By Mercier After The Painting By Petitot

Montespan (Mignard)
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

Montespan (Massard)
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

Montespan (Anon)
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

Montespan (Flameng)
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

Montespan / Mme / Mote Eng
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him Date: 1641 - 1707

Montespan / Mme / Cost Hist
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him Date: 1641 - 1707

Duchesse d Uzes
Marie-Clementine de Rochechouart Mortenart (1847 - 1933), duchesse d Uzes - French aristocrat, into politics, womens rights and hunting, a notable society character

Carmontelle, Madame La Duchesse de Mortemart, French, 1717 - 1806, watercolor with gray wash and touches of gouache over red and black chalks on wove paper

Portrait of Francoise Athenais de Rochechouart, print maker: Jacob Gole, 1670 - 1724

MARQUISE DE MONTESPAN (1641-1707). Nee Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart-Mortemart. French courtier, mistress of Louis XIV. Painting attributed to Pierre Mignard, c1667

MARQUISE DE MONTESPAN (1641-1707). Nee Francoise-Athenais de Rouchechouart-Mortemart. French courtier and mistress of Louis XIV

Montespan / Mme / Miniature
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him

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"Mortemart: A Tale of Intrigue, Power, and Artistic Splendor" Step into the world of Mortemart, a name that echoes through history with tales of scandal and beauty. At its heart lies Madame de Montespan, the captivating mistress of King Louis XIV. Her allure was legendary, as she effortlessly commanded the attention and affection of one of France's most powerful monarchs. Intriguingly enough, Mortemart not only refers to Madame de Montespan herself but also encompasses various artistic representations that immortalize her legacy. From exquisite portraits like "Portrait of Jean-Victor de Rochechouart de Mortemart" by Nattier to delicate engravings such as "Montespan (Mignard), " artists sought to capture her enchanting presence for eternity. Beyond artistry, Mortemart extends its influence even further. It finds itself entwined in culinary delights with dishes like "Oeufs a la Mortemart, " tempting palates with their flavorful combination. The mere mention evokes images of sumptuous feasts fit for royalty. But there is more to this name than meets the eye. In times less glamorous yet equally significant, it served as a strategic location during historical events like the Defense of Paris when a formidable battery stood at Mortemart's command. The story continues with Petitot's intricate work titled "MONTESPAN, " where every brushstroke captures an essence so profound that it transcends time itself. And let us not forget MME DE MONTESPAN; her image forever etched in our minds as we ponder upon her undeniable impact on French society. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative surrounding Mortemart, we encounter anonymous depictions alongside those attributed to Flameng and Massard – each offering their unique interpretation while keeping alive the mystique surrounding Madame de Montespan.