De Medici Catherine Collection

Portrait of Catherine de Medici, c1580. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Catherine de Medici, c1580. Catherine de Medici (1519-89) was the daughter of Lorenzo de Medici, the duke of Urbino, and his French wife

Catherine de Medici, Queen of France. Creator: Thomas de Leu
Catherine de Medici, Queen of France

Palais de la Reyne Catherine de Medicis, 1650/1655. Creator: Israel Silvestre
Palais de la Reyne Catherine de Medicis, 1650/1655

Portrait de Catherine de Médicis (1519-1589), reine de France, c1565. Creator: Francois Clouet
Portrait de Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589), reine de France, c1565

View of the dome of the Palace of the Tuilleries, from Various views of remarkable places in Italy and France (Diverses vues d endroits remarquables d Italie et de France), 1649-51

The palace of Catherine de Medici, called the Tuilleries, from Various views of remarkable places in Italy and France (Diverses vues d endroits remarquables d Italie et de France), 1649-51

The Tuileries Garden, 1680. 1680. Creator: Adam Perelle
The Tuileries Garden, 1680

Fernel, (1497-1558), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Fernel, (1497-1558), 1830. Jean Francois Fernel (1497-1558) French physician who introduced the term physiology to medicine, was the first person to describe the spinal canal

Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588) founded the Catholic League and was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion

Reception Room of Catherine de Medicis, palace of Fontainebleau, France, 1889. Creator
Reception Room of Catherine de Medicis, palace of Fontainebleau, France, 1889. The apartments of Catherine de Medici (1519-1589), queen of France. Stereocard. [J F Jarvis, Washington DC, USA, 1889]

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Catherine de Medici, the powerful queen consort of France in the 16th century, was known for her political savvy and influence. As a member of the infamous Medici family, she navigated through treacherous court politics to protect her children's interests and secure power for herself. Despite facing numerous challenges and betrayals, Catherine remained resilient and cunning, earning a reputation as a formidable force in European politics. Her legacy is still debated today, with some viewing her as a ruthless manipulator while others see her as a shrewd diplomat who helped shape the future of France. Regardless of one's opinion, there is no denying that Catherine de Medici left an indelible mark on history with her intelligence and determination.