Madame Scarron Collection

Portrait of Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719), after 1694
Portrait of Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719), after 1694. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Racine Reading "Athalie" Before Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon, 1819. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Mme. de Maintenon, n.d. Creator: Paolo Mercuri
Mme. de Maintenon, n.d

Madame de Maintenon with her Ladies in Waiting (engraving)
884564 Madame de Maintenon with her Ladies in Waiting (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: FranAzoise d AubignA©)

Marriage of Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon (engraving)
884565 Marriage of Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mariage de Louis XIV et de Madame de Maintenon)

Francoise d Aubigne (litho)
821068 Francoise d Aubigne (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719)

Maintenon, (1635-1719), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Maintenon, (1635-1719), 1830. Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719) second wife of King Louis XIV of France

Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719), Madame Scarron, c. 1670. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719), Madame Scarron, c. 1670. Found in the Collection of Musee Bernard d Agesci, Niort

View of the Chateau de Maintenon from the entrance and from the garden, 17th century. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (1635-1719), with the Natural Children of Louis XIV, 17th century. Found in the Collection of Chateau de Maintenon

Peter the Great visiting Madame de Maintenon in 1717, End of 19th cen Creator: Champ-Renaud
Peter the Great visiting Madame de Maintenon in 1717, End of 19th cen.. Found in the Collection of Chateau de Maintenon

Madame de Maintenon disguised as a monk, ca 1690. Creator: Anonymous
Madame de Maintenon disguised as a monk, ca 1690. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719) with her niece. Artist: Elle, Louis Ferdinand
Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719) with her niece. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Allegory of Music. Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (1635-1719), with the Natural Children of Louis X Artist: Coypel
Allegory of Music. Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (1635-1719), with the Natural Children of Louis XIV. Private Collection

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Madame Scarron, also known as Madame de Maintenon, was a remarkable woman who played a significant role in the court of Louis XIV. Born Francoise d'Aubigne in 1635, she endured a difficult childhood and early adulthood before finding herself as the trusted confidante and eventual wife of the Sun King. In her engraving with her Ladies in Waiting, we see Madame de Maintenon surrounded by women who were loyal to her. This image captures her influence and power within the royal court. Another engraving depicts her marriage to Louis XIV, showcasing their union that lasted until his death. The lithograph of Scarron from 1830 portrays her earlier years when she was married to Paul Scarron. Despite being widowed at a young age, she never lost her spirit or determination. Her resilience is evident in this portrait. Moving forward in time, an anonymous artist captured Madame de Maintenon's essence in a portrait from around 1670. The painting exudes elegance and sophistication while highlighting her intelligence and grace. The Chateau de Maintenon holds great significance for Madame Scarron as it became one of her most cherished residences after marrying Louis XIV secretly there. The view from both the entrance and garden showcases its grandeur during the 17th century. Another intriguing depiction shows Peter the Great visiting Madame de Maintenon in 1717. This visit symbolizes not only their friendship but also highlights how influential she had become on an international scale. A fascinating aspect of Madame de Maintenon's life is revealed through an anonymous painting where she disguises herself as a monk around 1690. This act demonstrates both wit and resourcefulness - qualities that defined much of her life. An endearing portrayal by Elle captures Francoise d'Aubigne with her niece, emphasizing familial bonds amidst all the grandeur associated with royalty.