Noble Woman Collection (#3)

MADAME de STAËL (1766-1817). Anne-Louise-Germaine de Staël, n

BANQUET, 13th CENTURY. The table of a baron, as laid out in the 13th century. Wood engraving after a medieval French manuscript illumination

MARQUISE DE POMPADOUR (1721-1764). Mistress of King Louis XV of France. Wood engraving, English, 19th century, after a woodcut by Adolf von Menzel

Noblewoman

Back view of a noblewoman

Noblewoman having a New Years drink. Date 1850

Japanese woman, full-length, standing, facing left, wearing robes of a noblewoman, such as empress or princess; also shows custom of artificial eyebrows. Date 1878?

Eadwig rebuked by Dunstan

Eadwig rebuked by Dunstan and Odo
The new young king of England, Eadwig, is chastised by Dunstan, Abbot of Glastonbury, and Odo, Archbishop of Canterbury, for his liaison with the noblewoman Aethelgifu

Lady & Page Circa 1515
French noblewoman: trained skirt that falls softly in folds, a chemise gathered at the neck (precursor to the ruff) & a decollete bodice. Page: fur-trimmed doublet. Date: circa 1515

Costume / Mixed, C15 Franc
Costume/Mixed, C15 Franc

Abbe & Court Lady 1690S
An abbe - rather a worldly one, to judge by his elegant dress - wears a muff, as does his noblewoman companion; the corridors of Versailles are notoriously draughty... Date: 1690s

Noblewoman and Hawk
A medieval noble woman with falcon and hunting dog Date: 14th century

FASHION PRINT. American color fashion print, April 1842, from Godeys Ladys Book

TITANIC: PASSENGERS, 1912. Illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

Etruscan sarcophagus
Lid of a Terracotta Etruscan sarcophagus from the 1st half of the second century BC. It depicts the reclining figure of a richly adorned, bejewelled Etruscan noblewoman.Vatican Museum

KATHARINA VON MECKLENBURG (1487-1561). Consort of Duke Henry IV of Saxony. Oil on canvas transferred from wood, 1514, by Lucas Cranach the Elder

GERMAN MINNESINGER 14th C. The minnesinger Markgraf Otto von Brandenburg, in an illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder manuscript

RENOIR: LADY AT PIANO. Oil on canvas, by Pierre Auguste Renoir, 1876

ISABELLA OF BAVARIA (1370-1435). Queen of Charles VI of France, 1389-1422. Isabella entering Paris, France. Manuscript illumination, French, 15th century

KNIGHT. The minnesinger Albrecht Marschall von Rapperswil in a tournament: illumination from the early 14th century great Heidelberg Lieder ms

The mountain noblewoman
A noblewoman of a mountainous region walks beneath the boughs of a tree

Margaret Beaufort
COUNTESS OF RICHMOND & DERBY MARGARET BEAUFORT English noblewoman, mother of Henry VII; founded Christs College, Cambridge in 1505

Ms - Piedmontese Book
Page from a Piedmontese Book of Hours, showing Mary and Jesus with French noblewoman Amedee de Saluces for whom the book was made

French Court Ladies 1405
Ladies of the French court : authoress Christine de Pisan presents her latest book to the Queen : the ladies are thrilled but the dogs would rather be out in the park

Olimpia Panfili
Principessa OLIMPIA MAIDALCHINI PANFILI, Italian noblewoman, known as La Papessa because, as sister-in-law of Innocentius X, she had great influence. Date: 1594 - ?

German Noblewoman
A noblewoman from northern Germany

Woman of Vicentia
A noblewoman of Vicentia

Noble Lady of Nurnberg
A noblewoman of Nurnberg

Venetian Noblewoman
A Venetian noblewoman of the sixteenth century, from a picture by Gatteri

Turkish Noblewoman
A Turkish woman of quality in the 16th century

Noblewoman of Antwerp
A noblewoman of Antwerp

Russian Noblewoman
Russian noblewoman of the Grand Duchy of Moscow

Polish Noblewoman
A Polish princess, looking pretty much like princesses from anywhere, but wearing warm clothes of velvet and fur

Frenchwoman 1760
The ruff is back, but integrated with the plain but rich gown worn by this noblewoman during the reign of Louis XV Date: 1760

WOMAN CIRCA 1490 - 2
A curious head-piece, reminiscent of a nun s, is worn by this noblewoman during the reign of Charles VIII

WOMAN CIRCA 1410 - 2
A noblewoman of the period of Charles VI, in a relatively simple dress, with a short skirt (by the standards of the day): she is carrying a handbag

Woman Circa 1370
A noblewoman of the period of Charles V wearing a hooded cloak

Woman Circa 1390
A noblewoman of the period of Charles VI, wearing a high- waisted lined gown

Woman Circa 1460
A noblewoman of the period of Louis XI wears a simple dress with a high waist and a low- slung metal belt

Woman Circa 1430
A noblewoman of the period of Charles VII, wearing a low-cut gown with a wide collar

French Noblewoman
Dame de qualite at the court of Louis XIV

Noblewoman and Page
A lady of the French court, with her page

Beatrice Portinari
BEATRICE PORTINARI Florentine noblewoman, wife of Simone de Bardo and admired by Dante much of whose work was inspired by her

Sevigne (Flandrin)
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise, known as Madame de SEVIGNE French noblewoman, known for her letters to her daughter

Sevigne (Boilly, Colour)
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise, known as Madame de SEVIGNE French noblewoman, known for her letters to her daughter

Sevigne (Anon)
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise, known as Madame de SEVIGNE French noblewoman, known for her letters to her daughter

Vittoria Colonna (Anon)
VITTORIA COLONNA Italian noblewoman and poet

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"Noble Women: A Tapestry of Power, Grace, and Rebellion" Step into the world of noble women throughout history and witness their remarkable stories unfold. From the resplendent Mosaic of Empress Zoe in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul to the grandeur of medieval tournaments where knights on horseback compete for glory, these women have left an indelible mark on Europe's rich tapestry. One such noblewoman is Lady Godiva, an Anglo-Saxon gentlewoman known not only for her equestrian skills but also as a patron of the arts and a daring tax protester. Jules LeFebvre's lithograph captures her audacious ride through Coventry while fighting against oppressive taxation. Marie M. Brinvilliers stands out among this group as a French murderess whose dark deeds shocked society. Despite her sinister reputation, she exemplifies the complexity that lies within noblewomen - both powerful and flawed. Margaret Fuller emerges as an American critic and social reformer who tragically perished alongside her husband and child in a shipwreck off Fire Island. Her untimely death serves as a reminder that even those who fight tirelessly for change are not immune to life's cruelties. Traveling back in time reveals Roman noblewomen adorned in exquisite 14th-century costumes or French counterparts donning elegant attire from the 15th century. These fashion-forward ladies epitomize sophistication and refinement. Venturing beyond Europe brings us to Java, Indonesia, where we encounter a regal Javanese noblewoman embodying grace amidst cultural diversity. Her presence reminds us that nobility transcends borders. Intriguingly masked figures from "La Noblesse de Lorraine" transport us to early 17th-century France—a period marked by opulence yet shrouded secrets—an enigmatic portrayal capturing both allure and mystery. Lastly, Pocahontas emerges from Native American history, her image immortalized in a wood engraving from 1884.