La Princesse de Clèves
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La Princesse de Clèves is a French novel which was published anonymously in March 1678. It was regarded by many as the beginning of the modern tradition of the psychological novel and a classic work.
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Prince de Clèves sees Mademoiselle de Chartres at the jeweler's shop (Part I)
Madame de Chartres warns the Princess de Clèves against a romantic attachment to the Duke de Nemours (Part I)
The Duke de Nemours speaks privately to the Princess de Clèves (Part II)
Diane de Poitiers
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Diane de Poitiers was a French noblewoman and courtier who wielded much power and influence as King Henry II's royal mistress and adviser until his death. Her position increased her wealth and family'
La Princesse de Clèves
…The King Henri II – The King of France. This character is believed to be a representation of King Louis XIV. Diane de Poitiers, the king's mistress. Mary, Queen of Scots, la Reine Dauphine, married to the Dauphin…
Diane de Poitiers, Jean Clouet, 1525
Anonymous sketch of Diane de Poitiers after a 1525 original
The painting A Lady in Her Bath by François Clouet possibly depicts either Diane de Poitiers or Mary, Queen of Scots. A noted beauty, Diane maintained her good looks well into her fifties and was immortalized in both sculpture and paintings. She sat for other paintings of the time, often topless or nude, other times in traditional poses.
Diane de Poitiers, François Clouet, 1555