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Queen Claude, first wife of King Francis I, 1499-1524
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Queen Claude, first wife of King Francis I, 1499-1524
Queen Claude, first wife of King Francis I, 1499-1524. She wears a rich chaperon headdress, velvet robe with fur sleeves, open at the front to reveal a rich skirt. After a drawing by Janet Clouet 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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Media ID 23186342
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Chaperon Claude Clouet Francis Francois Galerie Gatine Georges Gloves Headdress Jacques Janet Jewels Lante Marie Robe Skirt Sleeves Velvet
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print depicts Queen Claude, the first wife of King Francis I of France, in an elegant and regal pose. Born in 1499 as Claude de Valois, she was the eldest daughter of the Duke of Angoulême and Anne of Brittany. Her marriage to Francis I in 1514 marked a significant political alliance between France and the Duchy of Brittany. In this portrait, Queen Claude is shown wearing a richly decorated chaperon headdress, a popular fashion accessory among the French nobility during the Renaissance period. The chaperon, made of velvet, is adorned with intricate embroidery and fur trimmings. The open front of her velvet robe reveals a voluminous skirt, also made of velvet, which is further embellished with jewels and gold thread. The fur sleeves add an extra layer of warmth and luxury. Queen Claude completes her regal appearance with a pair of elegant gloves and a diadem adorned with pearls and precious stones. The portrait is based on a drawing by Janet Clouet, a renowned artist of the time, and was later hand-coloured and engraved by Georges Jacques Gatine and Louis Marie Lante for the Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres in Paris in 1827. The intricate details and vibrant colours of the print bring the elegance and sophistication of the French court to life, offering a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the Renaissance era.
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