Madame De Montespan Collection

Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise de Montespan. Madame de Montespan
FLO4571989 Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise de Montespan. Madame de Montespan, mistress of King Louis XIV

Francoise Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marchioness of Montespan, 17th century. Creator: Jean Petitot
Francoise Athenais de Rochechouart, Marchioness of Montespan, 17th century

Madame de Montespan (engraving)
670426 Madame de Montespan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame de Montespan)

Gilda Darthy, role de Madame de Montespan (coloured photo)
974953 Gilda Darthy, role de Madame de Montespan (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gilda Darthy, role de Madame de Montespan)

Madame de Montespan, mistress of King Louis XIV of France (coloured engraving)
971835 Madame de Montespan, mistress of King Louis XIV of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame de Montespan (1641-1707)

Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, comte de Toulouse (1678-1737) as John the Baptist, c. 1680. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, marquise de Montespan (1640-1707), supported by the graces and crowned by cupids, Second Half of the 17th cen

Marquise De Montespan, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Marquise De Montespan, (1933). Portrait of Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707), chief mistress of King Louis XIV of France

Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707) and her children. Artist: La Fosse, Charles, de (1636-1716)
Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707) and her children. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Francoise Athenais de Rochechouart (1641-1707) Marquise de Montespan (litho)
KW232427 Francoise Athenais de Rochechouart (1641-1707) Marquise de Montespan (litho) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Francoise-Athenaise Rochechouart de Mortemart (1641-1707) Marquise de Montespan
XIR150220 Portrait of Francoise-Athenaise Rochechouart de Mortemart (1641-1707) Marquise de Montespan (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee de Tesse, Le Mans

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Madame de Montespan, the captivating mistress of King Louis XIV of France, was a woman of beauty and intrigue. In this enchanting engraving, we see her poised and regal, exuding an air of power and allure. Gilda Darthy brilliantly portrays her in this colored photo, capturing the essence of Madame de Montespan's elegance. As the king's mistress, she held immense influence over court affairs and wielded her charm to secure favors for herself and her children. This colored engraving depicts her in all her glory as she basks in the splendor bestowed upon her by Louis XIV. One such child is portrayed here: Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, comte de Toulouse. Dressed as John the Baptist with an ethereal glow surrounding him, he symbolizes their connection to royalty despite being born out of wedlock. The Marquise De Montespan has been immortalized through time by various artists who sought to capture her essence. In this 1933 creation by an unknown artist, we glimpse into Madame de Montespan's world - a world filled with opulence and scandalous secrets. Charles La Fosse skillfully paints a tender moment between Madame de Montespan and her children in his artwork. Their bond shines through as they stand united against any challenges that may come their way. In these stunning portraits by Pierre Mignard and Louis Ferdinand Elle the Younger respectively depict Madame de Montespan embodying different mythological figures - Diana and Iris. These portrayals further highlight her multifaceted nature; a woman capable of commanding attention both on earth and among gods. Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart will forever be remembered as one of history's most intriguing women – beautiful yet controversial; powerful yet vulnerable. Her legacy lives on through these artistic masterpieces that continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.