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Eleanor of Austria, second wife to King Francis
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Eleanor of Austria, second wife to King Francis
Eleanor of Austria, Eleanor of Castille, second wife to King Francis I of France, 1498-1558. Handcoloured lithograph after an original portrait by Joos van Cleve in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VIII 12 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852
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Eleanor of Austria, the Radiant Queen of France: A Portrait of Love and Diplomacy This exquisite handcoloured lithograph depicts Eleanor of Austria (1498-1558), the second wife of King Francis I of France (1494-1547). Eleanor, also known as Isabel or Isabella of Castille, was the daughter of Philip the Handsome, Archduke of Austria, and Joanna the Mad, Queen of Castille. Her marriage to Francis I in 1530 was a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening the ties between the Habsburg and Valois dynasties. The portrait, created by the renowned Flemish painter Joos van Cleve, captures the regal beauty and grace of Eleanor. She is depicted wearing a sumptuous gown adorned with intricate gold and pearl embroidery, a sign of her noble status. Her elaborate headdress, adorned with pearls and feathers, adds to her regal appearance. The delicate handcoloured details in this lithograph further enhance the portrait's lifelike quality, bringing Eleanor's elegant features and refined style to life. Eleanor's marriage to Francis I was a love match as well as a political one. Their union produced six children, including the future King Henry II of France. Eleanor was known for her intelligence, charm, and diplomatic skills, which proved invaluable in navigating the complex political landscape of the French court. This stunning portrait serves as a testament to the enduring power of love and diplomacy in the face of political alliances and strategic marriages. The intricacies of the gown, the delicate details of Eleanor's features, and the regal bearing of the queen all combine to create a captivating image that transports us back to the opulent courts of the Renaissance era.
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