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Gabrielle d Estrees, mistress of King Henry
Gabrielle d Estrees, Marchioness of Monceaux, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1571-1599. She wears her blonde hair tied in a pearl lattice, three-tier lace ruff collar, dress with slashed sleeves and corset, French clamshell farthingale or vertugadin, decorated with three-string pearl necklace. She holds a fan and mirror. 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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This image showcases Gabrielle d'Estrees, the renowned mistress of King Henry IV of France, in an exquisite display of 16th-century opulence. Dressed in the height of Spanish court fashion, Gabrielle's golden locks are intricately woven into a pearl lattice, framing her radiant face. Her three-tier lace ruff collar adds an air of elegance and sophistication, while her dress, adorned with slashed sleeves and a corset, accentuates her slender figure. The voluminous clamshell farthingale or vertugadin, decorated with a three-string pearl necklace, completes her regal attire. In her hands, Gabrielle holds a fan and a mirror, symbols of feminine grace and vanity. The fan shields her from the prying eyes of onlookers, while the mirror allows her to admire her own reflection. This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante, is a testament to the beauty and allure of Gabrielle d'Estrees, who captivated the heart of the King of France from 1571 to 1599. The image is a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Spanish court, where opulence, elegance, and passion reigned supreme.
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