French Queen Consort Collection

The Education of the Princess. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Education of the Princess. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1613. Creator: Pourbus, Frans
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1613. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1655. Creator: Beaubrun, Charles (1604-1692)
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1655. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The adulthood of Louis XIII. (The Marie de Medici Cycle), 1622-1625. Creator: Rubens
The adulthood of Louis XIII. (The Marie de Medici Cycle), 1622-1625. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Allegorical Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642) as Bellona, 1622
Allegorical Portrait of Marie de Me dici (1575-1642) as Bellona, 1622. Found in the Collection of Museum Heylshof, Worms

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642). Found in the Collection of Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Henry IV and Marie de Medicis. Artist: Bakalowicz, Wladyslaw (1831-1904)
Henry IV and Marie de Medicis. Private Collection

The Presentation of Her Portrait to Henry IV (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Presentation of Her Portrait to Henry IV (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Wedding by Proxy of Marie de Medici to King Henry IV (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The conclusion of peace in Angers (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The conclusion of peace in Angers (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Consignment of the Regency (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Consignment of the Regency (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Birth of the Dauphin at Fontainebleau (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Birth of the Dauphin at Fontainebleau (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Meeting of Marie de Medici and Henry IV at Lyons (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Triumph of Truth (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Triumph of Truth (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Victory at Julich (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Victory at Julich (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Exchange of the Princesses at the Spanish Border. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1622. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1622. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1605. Artist: Pourbus, Frans, the Younger (1569-1622)
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1605. From a private collection

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"Captivating and influential, Marie de Medici: The French Queen Consort" Step into the captivating world of Marie de Medici, the remarkable French queen consort whose life was a tapestry of power, art, and intrigue. From her early education as a princess to her reign as queen, she left an indelible mark on history. In Rubens' masterpiece "The Education of the Princess, " we witness Marie's formative years, where she cultivated intellect and grace under the tutelage of esteemed mentors. Pourbus' 1613 portrait captures her regal beauty and poise while Beaubrun's 1655 rendition reveals a woman who has weathered the storms of time with dignity. As depicted in Rubens' "The adulthood of Louis XIII, " Marie played a pivotal role in shaping France's future by guiding her son through his early years as king. In an allegorical portrayal titled "Bellona, " she is shown embodying strength and courage amidst political turmoil – a testament to her resilience. Bakalowicz's painting immortalizes Henry IV and Marie de Medicis' union, symbolizing their love that transcended borders. Meanwhile, Rubens' masterpieces like "The Presentation of Her Portrait to Henry IV" and "The Wedding by Proxy" depict grand ceremonies that solidified their bond. "The conclusion of peace in Angers" showcases Marie's diplomatic prowess as she brokered peace during turbulent times. And in Rubens' poignant work titled "The Consignment of the Regency, " we witness her transition from queen consort to regent after Henry IV's untimely demise. Finally, amid great joyous celebration at Fontainebleau palace, Rubens paints "The Birth of the Dauphin. " This momentous event marked not only the birth but also secured France's dynastic future under Marie de Medici’s lineage.