Aubigne Collection

FRANCOISE D'AUBIGNE - Marquise de Maintenon - secretly married Louis XIV after Marie Therese's death Date: 1635 - 1719

Francoise d Aubigne (litho)
821068 Francoise d Aubigne (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719)

Portrait of Theodore Agrippa, chevalier d Aubigne (1552-1630), First third of 17th cen.. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque de Geneve

Maintenon / Collignon
Francoise d Aubigne, madame de MAINTENON, widow of the poet Scarron and second wife (secret) of Louis XIV. Date: 1635 - 1719

Maintenon / Miniature
Francoise d Aubigne, madame de MAINTENON, widow of the poet Scarron and second wife (secret) of Louis XIV. Date: 1635 - 1719

Maintenon (Laure)
Francoise d Aubigne, madame de MAINTENON, widow of the poet Scarron and the second wife (secret) of Louis XIV Date: 1635 - 1719

Maintenon / Tavernier
Francoise d Aubigne MADAME DE MAINTENON widow of the poet Scarron, and second wife (secret) of Louis XIV Date: 1635 - 1719

Maintenon / Pingret
Francoise d Aubigne, madame de MAINTENON, widow of the poet Scarron and second wife (secret) of Louis XIV. Date: 1635 - 1719

Maintenon / Mignard
Francoise d Aubigne, madame de MAINTENON, second wife (secret) of Louis XIV, depicted with a charity girl from St Cyr, a foundation to which she was much devoted. Date: 1635 - 1719

Jean Merle D aubigne
JEAN HENRI MERLE-D AUBIGNE Swiss protestant churchman and theologian Date: 1794 - 1872

Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF283131 Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Maintenon (1635-1719); second wife of King Louis XIV of France;

THEODORE-AGRIPPA d AUBIGNE (1552-1630). French Huguenot commander and author. Oil, 1622, by Bartholomaus Sarburgh

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Françoise d'Aubigné, also known as Madame de Maintenon, was a prominent figure in French history during the 17th century. Born in 1635, she rose from humble beginnings to become the second wife of King Louis XIV. Her journey began when she married poet and soldier Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigné's grandson, Paul Scarron. After his death, Françoise found herself widowed and destitute. However, her wit and charm caught the attention of many influential individuals. It was through her association with Madame de Montespan that Françoise entered the royal court as a governess to their illegitimate children. Little did she know that this position would eventually lead her to marry the king himself. As Queen Consort of France, Françoise took on the name Madame de Maintenon and became an influential figure at court. She focused on promoting education for girls and founded Saint-Cyr, a school for noble young women. Despite being discreet about her power behind closed doors, Madame de Maintenon played a significant role in shaping Louis XIV's policies and decisions. Her influence extended beyond politics; she also had an impact on cultural matters such as literature and art. This portrait captures her elegance and grace—a testament to why she captivated not only Louis XIV but also countless others throughout history. From lithographs to engravings, artists sought to immortalize her beauty. Françoise d'Aubigné left an indelible mark on French society through her intelligence, resilience, and determination. She navigated treacherous waters with poise—transforming from an impoverished widow into one of France's most powerful women. Her story serves as inspiration for generations—proof that even amidst adversity one can rise above circumstances with strength of character. Françoise d'Aubigné will forever be remembered as Madame de Maintenon, a woman who defied expectations and left an enduring legacy.