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Diane of Poitiers, mistress of King Henry
Diane of Poitiers, mistress of King Henry II of France, 1499-1566. She wears a chaperon headress that ties under the chin, pink velvet surtout with puffed and slashed sleeves trimmed with ermine, a knotted belt, and skirt open to reveal gold embroidered petticoat. After a miniature on vellum in the editors collection. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres, Paris, 1827
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Diane de Poitiers, the enchanting mistress of King Henry II of France, is depicted in this exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving. Born in 1499 as Diane de Poitiers, Duchess of Valentinois, she captured the heart of the king in the early 16th century, becoming his favorite and most influential mistress. In this image, Diane is shown wearing a chaperon headdress, a traditional headpiece that ties under the chin, signifying her marital status as a widow. Her pink velvet surtout, a type of outer garment, features puffed and slashed sleeves, elegantly trimmed with ermine fur. A knotted belt cinches her waist, while the skirt of her gown is open to reveal a gold-embroidered petticoat beneath. This portrait, based on a miniature on vellum in the editor's collection, was created by the skilled hands of Georges Jacques Gatine and Louis Marie Lante for the publication "Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres" in Paris in 1827. The meticulous attention to detail in the engraving showcases the opulence and sophistication of the French court during the Renaissance period. Diane de Poitiers, with her striking beauty and powerful influence, remains an enduring symbol of French history and the allure of royal court life.
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