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Marquise de Verneuil, mistress of King Henry
Catherine-Henriette de Balzac d Etragues, Marquise de Verneuil, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1579-1633. She wears her hair tied up with a ribbon of roses, a velvet dress with corset and French vertugadin or clamshell farthingale, slashed sleeves, high lace collar, skirts decorated with gold bands. After a miniature in oils in the editors collection
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Balzac Bands Corset Farthingale Lace Marquise Mistress Pearls Ribbon Roses Skirts Slashed Sleeves Velvet Verneuil Clamshell Vertugadin
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This exquisite print captures the enchanting likeness of Catherine-Henriette de Balzac d'Etragues, Marquise de Verneuil, the mistress of King Henry IV of France. Born in 1579, Catherine-Henriette was a woman of exceptional beauty and grace, as evidenced by this stunning miniature in oils. Her dark hair is elegantly styled and adorned with a ribbon of roses, adding a touch of natural allure to her refined appearance. The Marquise's attire is a testament to the opulence and sophistication of the French court during the late Renaissance period. She wears a rich velvet dress, cinched at the waist by a corset, and adorned with gold bands at the hem of the skirts. The farthingale, or vertugadin, is a distinctive feature of the era, with its clamshell shape providing volume to the gown. The sleeves are slashed, revealing intricately designed undersleeves, and the high lace collar completes the elegant ensemble. Catherine-Henriette's jewelry adds to her regal appearance, with a delicate necklace of pearls gracing her neck and a ring adorning her finger. Her enchanting smile and captivating gaze convey a sense of intelligence and confidence, making this print a true masterpiece of Renaissance portraiture. Marquise de Verneuil's relationship with King Henry IV was a significant one, as she was one of his most influential mistresses and played a role in French politics. Her beauty and charm left a lasting impression on the king and on the history of the French court.
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