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Anonymous portrait, first quarter 17th. c. Oil
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Anonymous portrait, first quarter 17th. c. Oil
Anonymous portrait, first quarter 17th.c. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)
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This anonymous portrait, painted in oil on canvas during the first quarter of the 17th century, hails from the Musée Condé in Chantilly, Picardy, Oise, France. The subject is a woman of remarkable elegance and refinement, her feminine beauty captured in vivid color and intricate detail. Her attire, a luxurious display of the latest fashion trends, includes a voluminous dress adorned with intricate lace and embroidery, a brooch fastened to her bodice, and a delicate necklace. The woman's regal bearing and regal crown suggest a person of high status, perhaps a member of the French nobility. The portrait is believed to date from between 1588 and 1631, making it an intriguing window into the opulent world of the French aristocracy during this period. Notable figures from this era include Louise de Lorraine, born in 1553, and Marguerite de Valois, born in 1553, both of whom could have been the subject of this painting. Henry IV, who ruled France from 1589 to 1610, is also a possible connection, as he was known for his appreciation of the arts and his support of the arts and artists. This vertical, upright portrait invites us to ponder the identity of the enigmatic woman and the story behind her luxurious appearance.
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