Marie De Medici Collection
Marie de Medici, a prominent figure in European history, was born in 1575 and passed away in 1642. She was a member of the powerful Medici family from Florence, Italy
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Marie de Medici, a prominent figure in European history, was born in 1575 and passed away in 1642. She was a member of the powerful Medici family from Florence, Italy. Throughout her life, Marie played various roles - she was a queen consort of France as the wife of King Henry IV and later became regent for their son Louis XIII after Henry's assassination. Her reign as regent was marked by political struggles and conflicts with Cardinal Richelieu. Marie had a deep appreciation for art and patronized many renowned artists of her time. Some notable works include "Portrait of Maria (Marie) de Medici" by Allori and "The Education of the Princess" from the Marie de Medici Cycle by Rubens. Her influence extended beyond France as well. In 1638, she commissioned Michel van Lochom to design the Grand Parterre du Jardin de la Royne mere a Luxembourg, showcasing her love for gardening. Not only did Marie leave an impact on art and culture but also on politics. The painting "The Four Burgomasters of Amsterdam Learning of the Arrival of Maria de Medici" depicts her arrival in Antwerp in 1632 while seeking support against Richelieu's policies. One significant event during her reign was when Henri IV conferred the regency upon Marie after his death. This momentous occasion is depicted in an oil painting created by an anonymous artist around 1830-4. During Marie's rule, home affairs were heavily influenced by Cardinal Richelieu who served as Louis XIII's chief minister. A color lithograph titled "Home affairs during the reign of Louis XIII of France and Cardinal Richelieu" portrays this dynamic relationship between power players. Another artwork worth mentioning is Pierre Paul Rubens' depiction titled "Marie de Medicis as Pallas Athena. " This painting showcases Marie embodying wisdom and strength through Greek mythology.