Pudeur Collection

medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134936 medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the choir medallions around 1220-1230)

Woman in vol-au-vent bonnet, scarf, dress with transparent sleeves and embrodequin bootees
FLO4677378 Woman in vol-au-vent bonnet, scarf, dress with transparent sleeves and embrodequin bootees. "A strict casuist might find something reprehensible with this bodice

Roman mythology: Venus, goddess of love and beauty, naked with cherubin on a dolphin at his feet - Eau forte by Jacques
FLO4974659 Roman mythology: Venus, goddess of love and beauty, naked with cherubin on a dolphin at his feet - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134934 medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the choir medallions around 1220-1230)

Venus Wiping Herself Marble Sculpture by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna or Jean de Bologna or Boulogne, 1529-1608)
BEN5479881 Venus Wiping Herself Marble Sculpture by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna or Jean de Bologna or Boulogne, 1529-1608), Museo del Bargello, Florence by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna)

La naissance de Venus. Venus recoit d'une Heure, deesse du printemps, une robe pour couvrir sa nudite
4688845 La naissance de Venus. Venus recoit d'une Heure, deesse du printemps, une robe pour couvrir sa nudite. A l'oppose Zephyr, dieu du vent et dans ses bras une nymphe

The birth of Venus (detail) - Tempera on canvas, 1484-1486
LRI4570873 The birth of Venus (detail) - Tempera on canvas, 1484-1486 by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Venus. Venus rising from the water on a shell surrounded by Hour
LRI4570942 The Birth of Venus. Venus rising from the water on a shell surrounded by Hour, goddess of spring with a mantle to cover her nakedness and by Zephyr

Mrs. Langloiss children. An angel accompanies the two children. Each of them holds an object symbolizing their sex
JLJ4600769 Mrs. Langloiss children. An angel accompanies the two children. Each of them holds an object symbolizing their sex: a rose for the girl and a seal on a sleeve for the young boy

Shower Bath: women taking a cold shower in a bathroom hiding their modesty from a male intruder, 19th century
FLO4690582 Shower Bath: women taking a cold shower in a bathroom hiding their modesty from a male intruder, 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, aquatint by J.C

The bath of Venus Painting by Jacques Charlier (1720-1790), 18th century Paris
JLJ4644420 The bath of Venus Painting by Jacques Charlier (1720-1790), 18th century Paris. by Charlier, Jacques (c.1720-90); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris

The five senses: the touch A couple stroking each other
JLJ4567322 The five senses: the touch A couple stroking each other. Painting by Abraham Bosse (1602-1674) 17th century. Tours, Museum of Fine Arts by Bosse

The beginning of the model A young model shy not daring to become
JLJ4644714 The beginning of the model A young model shy not daring to become. Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806). Paris

The griffon bather. Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), 1870. Oil on canvas
JLJ4686636 The griffon bather. Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), 1870. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 53 x 2, 30m. Sao Paulo, Museum of Art by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Museu de Arte

Madeleine penitente Painting by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588), 1583 Sun
JLJ4597478 Madeleine penitente Painting by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588), 1583 Sun. 1, 22x1, 05 m Madrid, Musee du Prado by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Prado, Madrid

The Surprise Nymph, 1861 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4570050 The Surprise Nymph, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 114x147 cm; Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires, Argentina; French, out of copyright

Bathers Painting by Paul Serusier (1863-1927) 1908 Paris, Municipal Museum of Modern Art
JLJ4570951 Bathers Painting by Paul Serusier (1863-1927) 1908 Paris, Municipal Museum of Modern Art by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris

The bathers. Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743), 18th century. Dim: 0, 63 x 0, 52m
JLJ4607203 The bathers. Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743), 18th century. Dim: 0, 63 x 0, 52m. Rouen, Museum of Fine Arts by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

An example of religious moralism: a young woman is chased out of the church by a priest
GIA4766152 An example of religious moralism: a young woman is chased out of the church by a priest and the faithful who are scandalized because of her light clothing. Ill. of A. Beltrame

The original sin, Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise Miniature in "
JLJ4587889 The original sin, Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise Miniature in " The very rich hours of the Duke of Berry" by Pol De Limburg (15th century)

A bather and her next Painting by Francois Le Moyne (1688-1737). 18th century. Dim
JLJ4642780 A bather and her next Painting by Francois Le Moyne (1688-1737). 18th century. Dim. 1, 63 x 1, 17 m Tours, Musee des Beaux Arts by Lemoyne, Francois (1688-1737); Musee des Beaux-Arts

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 90, December 1929
Illustration Pudeur! by Jaquelux from Paris Plaisirs number 90, December 1929 Date: 1929

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"Pudeur: The Art of Modesty and Sensuality" In the realm of art, the concept of "pudeur" has been beautifully depicted through various masterpieces throughout history. One such example is Sandro Botticelli's renowned painting, "The Birth of Venus. " As Venus rises from the water on a shell, she receives a robe from Hour, the goddess of spring, to cover her nakedness. This delicate portrayal captures both vulnerability and grace. Similarly, in Robert Lefevre's painting "Mrs. Langloiss Children, " an angel accompanies two children who symbolize their sexes with objects held in their hands. A rose represents femininity while a seal on a sleeve signifies masculinity. Here, modesty intertwines with innocence as these young souls are guided by celestial beings. Jean-Honore Fragonard's work titled "Erotica: 'The Shirt Removed'" explores sensuality within the boundaries of modesty. A young woman delicately removes her shirt with the assistance of Love himself. This intimate scene showcases how privacy can enhance desire and passion. Moving forward to more contemporary pieces like Pierre Auguste Renoir's "The Griffon Bather, " we witness another manifestation of pudeur. In this 1870 oil painting, Renoir portrays a bather shyly covering herself while immersed in water—a subtle yet powerful representation that evokes both modesty and allure. Throughout centuries and across different artistic styles, artists have captured moments where individuals embrace their own sense of pudeur—moments where they protect their dignity without sacrificing sensuality or beauty. From Jacques Charlier's depiction of Venus bathing to Paolo Veronese's penitent Madeleine seeking redemption through introspection—the exploration continues. Ultimately, these artworks remind us that pudeur is not solely about hiding one's body but rather about finding balance between revealing oneself intimately while preserving personal boundaries.