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Margaret of Valois, first wife of King Henry IV, 1552-1615
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Margaret of Valois, first wife of King Henry IV, 1552-1615
Margaret of Valois, Marguerite de France, daughter of King Henry II, first wife of King Henry IV, 1552-1615. Portrait from 1572 showing her in high upright lace collar, Spanish court dress with corset, vertugadin or farthingale, pearl necklace, slashed sleeves, and red embroidered petticoat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres, Paris, 1827
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving captures the elegance and grace of Margaret of Valois, the first wife of King Henry IV of France. Born as Marguerite de France in 1552, she was the daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici. In this portrait, created in 1572, Margaret is depicted in the latest fashion of the Spanish court, with an upright lace collar, a corseted dress, and a vertugadin or farthingale that accentuates her slender figure. Her pearl necklace adds a touch of luxury, while her slashed sleeves and red embroidered petticoat display her refined taste and affluence. The halo surrounding her head emphasizes her status as a queen and a revered figure. This beautiful portrait, created by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante, is a testament to the beauty and sophistication of the French court during the late 16th century.
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