 Duke of Orleans (1608-1660), wearing the blue sash of the Order of the Holy Spirit, lovel_T639263618171300462.JPG?width=2000&height=2000&mode=max&scale=both&qlt=90)
French School
Portrait of a Nobleman, called Gaston (Jean Baptiste) Duke of Orleans (1608-1660), wearing the blue sash of the Order of the Holy Spirit, lovelock and falling lace ruff
French School
Portrait of a Nobleman, called Gaston (Jean Baptiste) Duke of Orleans (1608-1660), wearing the blue sash of the Order of the Holy Spirit, lovelock and falling lace ruff
The Limner Company : Portrait Miniature
Date circa 1650
Period Carolean
Origin France
Medium Watercolour on vellum / parchment / paper
Dimension 3.2 cm (1¹/₄ inches)
As the third son of King Henry IV of France and Marie de'Medici he was known at court as Monsieur or Le Grand Monsieur and was the heir to the throne for three decades (1611-1638) until the birth of the future Louis XIV.
His life was dominated by his scheming plans, where he was easily influenced by his noble friends to start revolts, and even civil war (including against Cardinal Richelieu), but his plans inevitably ended in failure, leading to multiple temporary exiles and endless royal pardons.
This miniature was likely painted for one of his supporters and seems to rely on contemporary engravings of the Duke.
Date: circa 1650
Period: Carolean
Origin: France
Medium: Watercolour on vellum / parchment / paper
Dimension: 3.2 cm (1¹/₄ inches)
Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
The Limner Company : Portrait Miniature
Potrait miniatures from the 16/17th century, the 18th century and 19th century
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