Marie de Medicis, second wife to Henri IV
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Marie de Medicis, second wife to Henri IV
Marie de Medicis, second wife to Henri IV, King of the French.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages, Vienna, 1811
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Henri Marie Medicis Principal Spalart
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Marie de' Medici, the Elegant and Powerful Queen Consort of Henri IV, King of France This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, created by the renowned artist Robert von Spalart for his Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages, showcases Marie de' Medici, the second wife of Henri IV, King of France. Born in 1573 in Florence, Italy, Marie was the eldest daughter of the powerful and wealthy Cosimo II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Her marriage to Henri IV in 1600 was a strategic alliance designed to strengthen the political ties between France and Tuscany. Marie was known for her intelligence, beauty, and strong personality. She was a patron of the arts, sciences, and literature, and her court was renowned for its elegance and refinement. In this engraving, Marie is depicted in the height of Renaissance fashion, wearing a richly embroidered gown adorned with pearls and other precious stones. Her elaborate headdress, consisting of a veil and a diadem, further emphasizes her regal status. Marie's influence over her husband was significant, and she played a crucial role in French politics during his reign. She was also a devoted mother, giving birth to ten children, four of whom survived to adulthood. After Henri IV's assassination in 1610, Marie served as regent for her eldest son, Louis XIII, until he came of age. She continued to wield considerable power behind the scenes until her death in 1642. This stunning engraving captures the essence of Marie de' Medici's elegance, power, and influence during the early modern period. It serves as a reminder of the important role women played in European history and the enduring legacy of the Medici family in Italian and French culture.
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