Montespan / Mme / Mote Eng
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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
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1641 1707 Alias Athenaise Francoise Mistress Montespan Mortemart Mote Necklace Rich Ringlets Rochechouart
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This exquisite 17th century portrait captures the enigmatic allure of Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, better known as Madame de Montespan, the famous mistress of King Louis XIV of France. Born in 1641, Montespan rose to prominence at the French court in the late 1660s and became the king's favorite, bearing him six children. Her influence over the monarch was immense, and she was known for her beauty, intelligence, and charisma. In this striking image, Montespan is depicted in a richly adorned dress, the deep blue fabric accentuating her slender figure. Her ringlets cascade down her shoulders, framing her elegant face, adorned with a delicate necklace and a fan. The garden setting adds to the serene and sensual atmosphere, with Montespan's gaze fixed on an unseen horizon, suggesting a deep inner contemplation. Montespan's story is one of power, passion, and intrigue. Her rise to favor at the French court was meteoric, and she wielded immense influence over the king and the political landscape of the time. Her children, known as the Mignons, were raised at the royal court and held important positions in the French government. However, Montespan's reign as the queen's favorite came to an end in the late 1670s, when she was replaced by the younger and more favored Madame de Maintenon. Montespan retired from public life, living out the remainder of her days in relative seclusion. This portrait offers a glimpse into the life of one of the most intriguing figures of the French court, a woman who defied convention and left an indelible mark on history.
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