Pierre De Brantome (Mono
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Pierre De Brantome (Mono
Pierre de Bourdelle, seigneur de BRANTOME French abbe, historian and biographer Date: 1540 - 1614
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1540 1614 Abbe Biographer Historian Mono Pierre Seigneur Bourdelle Brantome
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This evocative black and white portrait captures the enigmatic and erudite figure of Pierre de Brantome, a French abbe, historian, and biographer who lived from 1540 to 1614. Known by his moniker "Mono," Brantome was a prolific writer and a master of the art of gossip, renowned for his vivid and often scandalous accounts of the lives of the French nobility. Born into a noble family, Brantome entered the monastery as a young man but soon left to pursue a life of adventure and intrigue. He traveled extensively throughout Europe, gathering stories and anecdotes that would later find their way into his famous works. Brantome's most famous publications include "Les Vies des Dames Galantes," a collection of biographies of noblewomen, and "Les Vies des Hommes Illustres," a series of biographies of famous men. Despite his monastic upbringing, Brantome's writings were far from pious. He was known for his scathing wit and his willingness to expose the darker side of the lives of the French aristocracy. His works were popular in their time and continue to be read and studied today for their insights into the social and political history of early modern France. This portrait, likely taken towards the end of Brantome's life, captures the intensity and intelligence of a man who lived a life full of adventure and intrigue. With his piercing gaze and furrowed brow, Brantome seems to be deep in thought, perhaps mulling over the latest juicy piece of gossip or pondering the complexities of human nature. The portrait serves as a fitting tribute to a man who, despite the controversies surrounding his work, remains an important figure in the annals of French history.
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