Montespan Collection

Madame de Montespan, mistress of King Louis XIV
Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise de Montespan. Madame de Montespan, mistress of King Louis XIV. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a miniature in the collection of Louis

Madame de Montespan, mistress to King Louis XIV of France, 1640-1707. She wears her hair in ringlets, an unusual dress of lace on one side, and blue silk on the other

MONTESPAN (PETITOT)
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

MME DE MONTESPAN
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, comte de Toulouse (1678-1737) as John the Baptist, c. 1680. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, marquise de Montespan (1640-1707), supported by the graces and crowned by cupids, Second Half of the 17th cen

Marquise De Montespan, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Marquise De Montespan, (1933). Portrait of Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707), chief mistress of King Louis XIV of France

Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707) and her children. Artist: La Fosse, Charles, de (1636-1716)
Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707) and her children. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Francoise Athenais De Rochechouart De Mortemart. Madame De Montespan, 1640-1707. Mistress Of Louis Xiv. Etching By Mercier After The Painting By Petitot

Louis XIV and his mistress Madame of Montespan (1640-1707)
Louis XIV (1638-1715). King of France. Louis XIV and his mistress Madame of Montespan (1640-1707). Engraving. Colored

Montespan (Mignard)
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

Montespan (Massard)
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

Montespan (Anon)
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

Montespan (Flameng)
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE de ROCJECHOUART de MORTEMART, Madame de MONTESPAN, mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six of his numerous children. Date: 1640 - 1707

LA Valliere Becomes Nun
LOUISE DE LA VALLIERE mistress of Louis XIV and mother of four of his sons, she is replaced by Mme de Montespan, so retires to a Carmelite convent in 1674 Date: 1644 - 1710

Montespan / Mme / Mote Eng
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him Date: 1641 - 1707

Montespan / Mme / Cost Hist
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him Date: 1641 - 1707

Portrait of Francoise Athenais de Rochechouart, print maker: Jacob Gole, 1670 - 1724

MARQUISE DE MONTESPAN (1641-1707). Nee Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart-Mortemart. French courtier, mistress of Louis XIV. Painting attributed to Pierre Mignard, c1667

LOUISE FRANCOISE DE BOURBON (1673-1743). Legitimized daughter of King Louis XIV of France and his mistress, Madame de Montespan

MARQUISE DE MONTESPAN (1641-1707). Nee Francoise-Athenais de Rouchechouart-Mortemart. French courtier and mistress of Louis XIV

Louis Alex. De Bourbon
LOUIS-ALEXANDRE DE BOURBON comte de Toulouse, third son of Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan. Military. Date: 1678 - 1737

Montespan / Mme / Miniature
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him

Black Mass 17th Century
The dubious abbe Guiborg, assisted by sorceress La Voisin, performs a messe noire to enable madame de Montespan, Louis XIVs mistress, to retain her power

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Madame de Montespan, the captivating mistress of King Louis XIV, was a woman of great influence and beauty. Known for her charm and wit, she held a prominent position in the French court during the 17th century. Her relationship with the king lasted for many years, making her one of his most beloved companions. Montespan's allure is captured in various portraits such as MONTESPAN (PETITOT) and MME DE MONTESPAN, showcasing her elegance and grace. She was not only admired by Louis XIV but also by artists like Charles de La Fosse who depicted her with her children in a beautiful painting. The love affair between Louis XIV and Montespan resulted in the birth of their son, Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, comte de Toulouse. This child would later be portrayed as John the Baptist in an exquisite artwork from around 1680. Despite being celebrated for her beauty and status as a royal mistress, Montespan faced challenges throughout her life. The Marquise De Montespan portrait from 1933 reminds us that she lived centuries ago but continues to captivate our imagination today. In paintings like Montespan (Mignard), Montespan (Massard), and Montespan (Anon), we see different interpretations of this intriguing figure. Each artist brings their unique perspective to portray Madame de Montespan's undeniable allure. Louis XIV's reign was marked by his passionate relationship with Madame de Montespan. Together they shaped history while leaving behind a legacy that still fascinates us today.