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La Belle Feronniere, mistress of King Francis
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La Belle Feronniere, mistress of King Francis
La Belle Feronniere, mistress of King Francis I of France. Possibly wife of a furrier, or a lawyer called Feron. She wears a simple chaperon headdress with brim, red velvet robe with wide sleeves, and holds a feathered mirror. After a portrait on wood 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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Belle Brim Chaperon Feathers Francis Furrier Galerie Gatine Georges Headdress Jacques Lante Lawyer Marie Mirror Mistress Robe Sleeves Velvet Wide Feron
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La Belle Feronnière: The Enigmatic Mistress of King Francis I of France This image portrays the mysterious figure of La Belle Feronnière, the beloved mistress of King Francis I of France. The identity of this woman, whose name translates to 'beautiful Feronnière,' remains a subject of debate among historians. Some believe she was the wife of a furrier or a lawyer named Feron, while others suggest she was simply a courtesan favored by the king. La Belle Feronnière is depicted here in a simple yet elegant attire, wearing a chaperon headdress with a brim, a red velvet robe with wide sleeves, and holding a feathered mirror. The chaperon, a common headpiece worn by women in the 16th century, was designed to shield the wearer from unwanted attention. The red velvet robe, with its voluminous sleeves, was a symbol of wealth and power during the Renaissance period. The enchanting portrait, created as a hand-colored copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante, is taken from the renowned Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres, published in Paris in 1827. The intricate details of the engraving, from the delicate folds of the fabric to the delicate curves of the woman's face, capture the essence of the opulence and allure of the French court during the reign of King Francis I. Despite the many theories surrounding her identity, La Belle Feronnière continues to captivate the imagination of historians and art enthusiasts alike, leaving us to ponder the secrets of the past and the enduring power of beauty and charm.
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