School of Fontainebleau
School of Fontainebleau
PORTRAIT OF A LADY, WHILE THE GABRIELLE D'ESTRÉES
Oil on wood. Parquet flooring.
25.5 x 21.5 cm.
In ornamentally decorated gold strip.
Breast piece of a young lady with black robe, gold-woven sleeves and a double-arched, finely lace-up ruffle, turned slightly to the right. Rich gold jewellery decorated with red stones and pearls. The fine features and the noble robe suggest that the depicted person comes from the circle of the French royal family. Probably Gabrielle d'Estrées is depicted. The chin, the shape of the face, the eyebrows and the clothing can be compared well with a portrait by Daniel Dumoutier, which is preserved from around 1599 (see comparative abbot). The gold stars applied to the clothing are also found in this portrait.
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Gabrielle d'Estrées (ca. 1570-1599) was the mistress of King Henry IV from 1592-1599 and gave birth to three children by him, although he was married to Margaret of Valois. She always remained his confidante and even accompanied him on his campaigns when he was very pregnant. Henry had already annulled his marriage to Margaret of Valois and planned to marry Gabrielle d'Estrées when she died on 10 April 1599 under unknown circumstances. (1240042) (13) Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.
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School of Fontainebleau
PORTRAIT OF A LADY, WHILE THE GABRIELLE D'ESTRÉES
Oil on wood. Parquet flooring.
25.5 x 21.5 cm.
In ornamentally decorated gold strip.
Breast piece of a young lady with black robe, gold-woven sleeves and a double-arched, finely lace-up ruffle, turned slightly to the right. Rich gold jewellery decorated with red stones and pearls. The fine features and the noble robe suggest that the depicted person comes from the circle of the French royal family. Probably Gabrielle d'Estrées is depicted. The chin, the shape of the face, the eyebrows and the clothing can be compared well with a portrait by Daniel Dumoutier, which is preserved from around 1599 (see comparative abbot). The gold stars applied to the clothing are also found in this portrait.
Note:
Gabrielle d'Estrées (ca. 1570-1599) was the mistress of King Henry IV from 1592-1599 and gave birth to three children by him, although he was married to Margaret of Valois. She always remained his confidante and even accompanied him on his campaigns when he was very pregnant. Henry had already annulled his marriage to Margaret of Valois and planned to marry Gabrielle d'Estrées when she died on 10 April 1599 under unknown circumstances. (1240042) (13) Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.
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