Marie De Fontanges - 4
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Marie De Fontanges - 4
MARIE ANGELIQUE de SCORAILLE de ROUSSILLE, duchesse de FONTANGES Mistress of Louis XIV Date: 1661 - 1681
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1661 1681 Angelique Duchesse Fontanges Marie Mistress
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Marie Angélique Scoraille de Roussille, Duchesse de Fontanges: A Portrait of Seduction and Intrigue in the Court of Louis XIV Marie Angélique Scoraille de Roussille, better known as Marie de Fontanges, was a woman of extraordinary beauty and charisma who captured the heart of King Louis XIV of France in the late 17th century. Born into a noble family in 1661, Marie's allure and intelligence quickly caught the attention of the powerful monarch, who made her his mistress in 1680. This stunning portrait, believed to have been painted between 1661 and 1681, captures the essence of Marie's enchanting presence. With her piercing gaze and sensuous smile, she exudes an air of confidence and seduction that was irresistible to the king. Her elegant attire, adorned with pearls and lace, further emphasizes her refined and sophisticated demeanor. However, Marie's time at the court was not without controversy. Her rise to favor came at a cost, as she was involved in a bitter rivalry with the queen, Marie-Thérèse, and was rumored to have manipulated the king's affections for her own gain. Tragically, Marie's reign as the king's mistress was short-lived. In 1681, she was involved in a fatal carriage accident, which some believed was orchestrated by those who sought to rid the court of her influence. Despite the intrigue and scandal that surrounded her, Marie de Fontanges remains an intriguing figure in the history of the French court. This portrait serves as a reminder of her allure and the power she wielded over one of the most powerful men in Europe.
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