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King Louis XIV (1638-1715) asking Madame de Maintenon to remove her former favorite Madame de Montespan fell in disgrace following the affairs of poisons around 1683
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King Louis XIV (1638-1715) asking Madame de Maintenon to remove her former favorite Madame de Montespan fell in disgrace following the affairs of poisons around 1683
ELD4941410 King Louis XIV (1638-1715) asking Madame de Maintenon to remove her former favorite Madame de Montespan fell in disgrace following the affairs of poisons around 1683 (King of France Louis XIV asks to his friend madame de Maintenon to keep away from him his favourite Francoise-Athenais, Marquise de Montespan involved in the affair of the poisons, 1683) Engraving from " Louis XIV et son century" by Alexandre Dumas, 1851; Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XIV (1638-1715) asking Madame de Maintenon to remove her former favorite Madame de Montespan fell in disgrace following the affairs of poisons around 1683 (King of France Louis XIV asks to his friend madame de Maintenon to keep away from him his favourite Francoise-Athenais, Marquise de Montespan involved in the affair of the poisons, 1683) Engraving from " Louis XIV et son century" by Alexandre Dumas, 1851); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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In this engraving from "Louis XIV et son siècle" by Alexandre Dumas, we witness a pivotal moment in the court of King Louis XIV of France. The Sun King, known for his grandeur and power, is depicted asking his close confidante Madame de Maintenon to remove his former favorite, Madame de Montespan.
Madame de Montespan had fallen into disgrace following her involvement in the infamous affairs of poisons in 1683. As accusations swirled around her, King Louis XIV turned to Madame de Maintenon for support and loyalty.
The tension and drama in this scene are palpable as the king requests that Madame de Maintenon keep away from him his once-beloved Francoise-Athenais, Marquise de Montespan. It is a moment fraught with political intrigue and personal betrayal.
Through the skilled hand of the artist who created this engraving, we are transported back to the opulent courts of Versailles where power struggles and scandals were commonplace. The expressions on the faces of King Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon hint at the complex emotions swirling beneath their composed exteriors.
This print serves as a reminder of the intricate web of relationships that defined life at court during Louis XIV's reign, where loyalty could be fleeting and favor easily lost.
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