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"Paul Scarron: A Burlesque Genius and His Unconventional Life" Step into the world of Paul Scarron, a French writer known for his witty burlesque comedies

Background imageScarron Collection: Portrait of the French writer Paul Scarron (1610-1660) author of burlesque comedies

Portrait of the French writer Paul Scarron (1610-1660) author of burlesque comedies, represented in a chair a porters
ELD4870807 Portrait of the French writer Paul Scarron (1610-1660) author of burlesque comedies, represented in a chair a porters

Background imageScarron Collection: Portrait of Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719), after 1694

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

Background imageScarron Collection: Racine Reading 'Athalie' Before Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon, 1819

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

Background imageScarron Collection: Portrait of the French writer Paul Scarron (1610-1660) author of burlesque comedies

Portrait of the French writer Paul Scarron (1610-1660) author of burlesque comedies
ELD4834409 Portrait of the French writer Paul Scarron (1610-1660) author of burlesque comedies, he is represented on an invalid chair

Background imageScarron Collection: Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel : chapter 16 of Part 2 (engraving)

Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel : chapter 16 of Part 2 (engraving)
PCT4280338 Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel : chapter 16 of Part 2 (engraving) by Zier, Edouard Francois (1856-1924); (add.info)

Background imageScarron Collection: Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel (engraving)

Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel (engraving)
PCT4280250 Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel (engraving) by Zier, Edouard Francois (1856-1924); (add.info.: Illustration by Zier for Paul Scarrons comic novel)

Background imageScarron Collection: Illustration for Paul Scarrons Comic novel (engraving)

Illustration for Paul Scarrons Comic novel (engraving)
PCT4280224 Illustration for Paul Scarrons Comic novel (engraving) by Zier, Edouard Francois (1856-1924); (add.info.: Illustration by Zier for Paul Scarrons Comic novel - the arrival of the comedian)

Background imageScarron Collection: Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel : chapter 19 of Part 2 (engraving)

Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel : chapter 19 of Part 2 (engraving)
PCT4280368 Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel : chapter 19 of Part 2 (engraving) by Zier, Edouard Francois (1856-1924); (add.info)

Background imageScarron Collection: Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel (engraving)

Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel (engraving)
PCT4280289 Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel (engraving) by Zier, Edouard Francois (1856-1924); (add.info.: Illustration of Edouard Francois ZIER (1856-1924)

Background imageScarron Collection: Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel (engraving)

Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel (engraving)
PCT4280354 Illustration for Paul Scarrons comic novel (engraving) by Zier, Edouard Francois (1856-1924); (add.info.: Illustration by Edouard Francois ZIER (1856-1924)

Background imageScarron Collection: Francoise d Aubigne, Madame Scarron, Marquise de Maintenon, second wife to King Louis XIV of

Francoise d Aubigne, Madame Scarron, Marquise de Maintenon, second wife to King Louis XIV of France, 1635-1719
FLO4657558 Francoise d Aubigne, Madame Scarron, Marquise de Maintenon, second wife to King Louis XIV of France, 1635-1719

Background imageScarron Collection: Deplorable successes of this piece. One of the palm players whose clothes had been derobe

Deplorable successes of this piece. One of the palm players whose clothes had been derobe
LSE4077320 Deplorable successes of this piece. One of the palm players whose clothes had been derobe, gives a big racket to La Rapiniere

Background imageScarron Collection: Portrait of Paul Scarron (1610-1660), French writer. Engraving of the 17th century

Portrait of Paul Scarron (1610-1660), French writer. Engraving of the 17th century
JLJ4611193 Portrait of Paul Scarron (1610-1660), French writer. Engraving of the 17th century. Private collection. by Unknown Artist

Background imageScarron Collection: L Arrivee des comediens au Mans (engraving)

L Arrivee des comediens au Mans (engraving)
3644526 L Arrivee des comediens au Mans (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Arrivee des comediens au Mans. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1850)

Background imageScarron Collection: Frontispice of the book 'The Comic Roman'by Paul Scarron (1610-1660)

Frontispice of the book "The Comic Roman"by Paul Scarron (1610-1660)
GIA4712536 Frontispice of the book " The Comic Roman" by Paul Scarron (1610-1660), French writer. Engraving of the 18th century

Background imageScarron Collection: Arrivee des comediens au Mans Painting illustrating 'The Comic Roman'

Arrivee des comediens au Mans Painting illustrating "The Comic Roman"
LSE4076232 Arrivee des comediens au Mans Painting illustrating " The Comic Roman" by Paul Scarron (1610-1660). Painting by Jean-Baptiste (Jean Baptiste) Coulom (or Coulon) (ca)

Background imageScarron Collection: Frontispice de l edition originale du Roman comique de Scarron (engraving)

Frontispice de l edition originale du Roman comique de Scarron (engraving)
5215673 Frontispice de l edition originale du Roman comique de Scarron (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScarron Collection: Illustration for Paul Scarrons 'Comic Romanesque'

Illustration for Paul Scarrons "Comic Romanesque"
PCT4280366 Illustration for Paul Scarrons " Comic Romanesque" : Chapter 19 of Part 2 The elegant Gusman causes admiration and lust of the maids (litho) by Zier

Background imageScarron Collection: Madame de Maintenon, second wife to King Louis

Madame de Maintenon, second wife to King Louis
Francoise d Aubigne, Madame Scarron, Marquise de Maintenon, second wife to King Louis XIV of France, 1635-1719. She wears a black hood over a tall lace and ribbon headdress (Fontange)

Background imageScarron Collection: Enee and Didon surprised by the rain in the forest. Illustration of '

Enee and Didon surprised by the rain in the forest. Illustration of "
XEE4165298 Enee and Didon surprised by the rain in the forest. Illustration of " Virgil transvestite" by Paul Scarron (1610-1660), a parody of " L Eneide". Engraving by Staal

Background imageScarron Collection: Illustration for Paul Scarrons Comic Novel: Barbarian organ player has gusseted in

Illustration for Paul Scarrons Comic Novel: Barbarian organ player has gusseted in
PCT4280214 Illustration for Paul Scarrons Comic Novel: Barbarian organ player has gusseted in the street (engraving) by Zier, Francois Edouard (1856-1924); Photo eGusman; French, out of copyright

Background imageScarron Collection: Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (oil on canvas)

Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (oil on canvas)
LSE3482845 FranAzoise d AubignA©, Marquise de Maintenon (oil on canvas) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Niort, France; (add.info.: FranAzoise d AubignA©)

Background imageScarron Collection: French actor Benoit-Constant Coquelin in Scarron at the Theatre de la Gaite

French actor Benoit-Constant Coquelin in Scarron at the Theatre de la Gaite. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786085 French actor Benoit-Constant Coquelin in Scarron at the Theatre de la Gaite. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by de Losques

Background imageScarron Collection: In the prey of mad rage, he made feathers, books and papers fly

In the prey of mad rage, he made feathers, books and papers fly
XEE4192679 In the prey of mad rage, he made feathers, books and papers fly: anger of the poet Paul Scarron (1610-1660) in front of his wife, Francoise d Aubigne (then Marquise (Madame) de Maintenon

Background imageScarron Collection: Scarron and his wife (engraving)

Scarron and his wife (engraving)
670427 Scarron and his wife (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scarron and his wife)

Background imageScarron Collection: La maison au Mans by Paul Scarron (1610-1660), French writer

La maison au Mans by Paul Scarron (1610-1660), French writer
GIA4712523 La maison au Mans by Paul Scarron (1610-1660), French writer. engraving of the 19th century. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: La maison au Mans by Paul Scarron (1610-1660)

Background imageScarron Collection: Postcard depicting the Bedroom of Francoise d Aubigne

Postcard depicting the Bedroom of Francoise d Aubigne
ETE3482841 Postcard depicting the Bedroom of Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon Chateau de Fontainebleau (colour litho) by French School

Background imageScarron Collection: Une scene du Roman comique de Scarron; d apres le frontispice de l edition originale (engraving)

Une scene du Roman comique de Scarron; d apres le frontispice de l edition originale (engraving)
6005475 Une scene du Roman comique de Scarron; d apres le frontispice de l edition originale (engraving) by French School

Background imageScarron Collection: Portrait of Paul Scarron (1610 - 1660), Writer - Oil On Canvas, Musee de Tessee, Le Mans

Portrait of Paul Scarron (1610 - 1660), Writer - Oil On Canvas, Musee de Tessee, Le Mans
LSE4076223 Portrait of Paul Scarron (1610 - 1660), Writer - Oil On Canvas, Musee de Tessee, Le Mans, 17th century by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Musee de Tesse, Le Mans

Background imageScarron Collection: Frontispice of 'The comic novel'by the French writer Paul Scarron (1610-1660)

Frontispice of "The comic novel"by the French writer Paul Scarron (1610-1660)
JLJ4678105 Frontispice of " The comic novel" by the French writer Paul Scarron (1610-1660), 1652. Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScarron Collection: Frontispiece for The Works of Scarron (Œuvres de Scarron)

Frontispiece for The Works of Scarron (Œuvres de Scarron)
Frontispiece for The Works of Scarron ( uvres de Scarron); the poet sitting in a chair, seen from behind, women to either side representing caricatures of the nine muses, Pan, Bacchus

Background imageScarron Collection: Frontispiece for Les Oeuvres de Scarron, 1649. Creator: Stefano della Bella

Frontispiece for Les Oeuvres de Scarron, 1649. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Frontispiece for Les Oeuvres de Scarron, 1649

Background imageScarron Collection: Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719), Madame Scarron, c. 1670. Creator: Anonymous

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

Background imageScarron Collection: View of the Chateau de Maintenon from the entrance and from the garden, 17th century

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

Background imageScarron Collection: Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (1635-1719), with the Natural Children of Louis XIV, 17th century

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

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

Background imageScarron Collection: Madame de Maintenon disguised as a monk, ca 1690. Creator: Anonymous

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

Background imageScarron Collection: Paul Scarron, C. 1610 To 1660. French Poet, Dramatist, Novelist

Paul Scarron, C. 1610 To 1660. French Poet, Dramatist, Novelist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825
Paul Scarron, C.1610 To 1660. French Poet, Dramatist, Novelist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imageScarron Collection: Paul Scarron, 1610-1660 French Poet, Dramatist And Novelist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library

Paul Scarron, 1610-1660 French Poet, Dramatist And Novelist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories Volume 3 French

Background imageScarron Collection: Maintenon / Collignon

Maintenon / Collignon
Francoise d Aubigne, madame de MAINTENON, widow of the poet Scarron and second wife (secret) of Louis XIV. Date: 1635 - 1719

Background imageScarron Collection: Maintenon / Miniature

Maintenon / Miniature
Francoise d Aubigne, madame de MAINTENON, widow of the poet Scarron and second wife (secret) of Louis XIV. Date: 1635 - 1719

Background imageScarron Collection: Maintenon (Laure)

Maintenon (Laure)
Francoise d Aubigne, madame de MAINTENON, widow of the poet Scarron and the second wife (secret) of Louis XIV Date: 1635 - 1719

Background imageScarron Collection: Maintenon / Tavernier

Maintenon / Tavernier
Francoise d Aubigne MADAME DE MAINTENON widow of the poet Scarron, and second wife (secret) of Louis XIV Date: 1635 - 1719

Background imageScarron Collection: Paul Scarron (Bust)

Paul Scarron (Bust)
PAUL SCARRON French writer bust Date: 1610 - 1660

Background imageScarron Collection: Paul Scarron (In Hat)

Paul Scarron (In Hat)
PAUL SCARRON French writer, wearing a hat Date: 1610 - 1660

Background imageScarron Collection: Paul Scarron (Touquet}

Paul Scarron (Touquet}
PAUL SCARRON French writer Date: 1610 - 1660

Background imageScarron Collection: Maintenon / Pingret

Maintenon / Pingret
Francoise d Aubigne, madame de MAINTENON, widow of the poet Scarron and second wife (secret) of Louis XIV. Date: 1635 - 1719

Background imageScarron Collection: Scarrons House at Le Mans, France, 1871

Scarrons House at Le Mans, France, 1871




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"Paul Scarron: A Burlesque Genius and His Unconventional Life" Step into the world of Paul Scarron, a French writer known for his witty burlesque comedies. In this captivating portrait, we see him seated on an invalid chair, reflecting both his physical condition and his unique perspective on life. Alongside him stands Francoise d'Aubigne, who would later become Marquise de Maintenon and the second wife to King Louis XIV. As we delve further into Scarron's comic novel through these enchanting engravings, we witness scenes that tickle our imagination. Chapter 16 of Part 2 unfolds before us with its lively characters and humorous situations. The artist skillfully captures the essence of Scarron's work in each stroke. In another engraving from this comic masterpiece, chapter 19 of Part 2 comes alive with vibrant illustrations. We are transported to a world where laughter reigns supreme as Scarron's words dance off the page. Amidst these comical tales lies a deeper story - that of Francoise d'Aubigne herself. Clad in an elegant mantua adorned with blue velvet and ermine, she captivates us with her grace and intelligence. Little did anyone know at the time that she would go on to become one of history's most influential women as Louis XIV's beloved wife. Scenes from "The Comic Roman" continue to unfold before our eyes in yet more engravings - showcasing not only Scarron's talent but also the enduring popularity of his work throughout centuries. We cannot help but marvel at how this once-deplorable piece has stood the test of time, bringing joy to countless readers across generations. And let us not forget those palm players whose clothes were derobed - their misfortunes adding an extra touch of hilarity to Scarron's narrative.