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Marguerite of Lorraine at her wedding ball, 1581
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Marguerite of Lorraine at her wedding ball, 1581
Marguerite of Lorraine, sister of Queen consort Louise of France, sister-in-law to Henry III of France, wife of Anne Duke of Joyeuse, 1581. She wears a three-pronged cap, lace ruff, dress with jeweled corset, embroidered slashed sleeves and skirts with vertugadin or farthingale. The wedding dress from the painting Le Bal des noces du duc de Joyeuse. 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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Anne Celebres Femmes Francaise Galerie Gatine Georges Jacques Joyeuse Lante Lorraine Louise Marguerite Marie Sister
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts Marguerite of Lorraine, sister of Queen Consort Louise of France and sister-in-law to Henry III of France, at her wedding ball in 1581. Marguerite is seen gracefully dancing with her husband, Anne Duke of Joyeuse, in an opulent setting. The elegant bride is adorned in the fashion of the time, wearing a three-pronged cap, intricately laced ruff, and a sumptuous dress with a jeweled corset and embroidered slashed sleeves. Her voluminous skirts are supported by a vertugadin or farthingale, a popular fashion accessory that accentuated the fullness of the gowns during the late Renaissance period. Marguerite's stunning wedding attire is beautifully captured in this engraving, which was created by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante for the Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres in Paris, 1827. The intricate details of the dress, the delicate lace ruff, and the elegant three-pronged cap are all rendered with exceptional skill, making this a truly exquisite representation of a royal wedding from the late 16th century. Marguerite of Lorraine's wedding to Anne Duke of Joyeuse was an important event in French history, as it strengthened the political alliance between the houses of Lorraine and Joyeuse. The joyous occasion was celebrated in grand style, with a series of lavish festivities that showcased the wealth and power of the French monarchy. This engraving offers a glimpse into the opulence and elegance of the wedding ball, providing a fascinating insight into the fashion, customs, and social norms of the time.
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