LA Valliere and Locket
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LA Valliere and Locket
LOUISE DE LA VALLIERE mistress of Louis XIV gazes fondly at a locket containing his miniature, while another portrait of him hangs above her. Date: 1644 - 1710
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1644 1710 Gazes Hangs Locket Louise Mistress Valliere Fondly
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This evocative image captures the tender moment between Louise de La Vallière, the beloved mistress of King Louis XIV of France, and the miniature portrait of her royal lover. The photograph, dating from the late 17th century, depicts Louise gazing fondly at the locket clutched in her hand, which holds the precious miniature. The reflection in the polished surface of the locket reveals an additional portrait of Louis XIV, hanging above her on the wall. Louise de La Vallière (1644-1710) was one of the most famous and influential women of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV. She first caught the king's eye in 1661 when she was only 16 years old, and their passionate affair began a few years later. Louise bore Louis four children, three of whom survived infancy, and she remained his mistress until 1667, when she was replaced by Madame de Montespan. Despite being demoted from her position at court, Louise continued to hold a significant influence over the king and his court. She was known for her beauty, grace, and intelligence, and was a patron of the arts. The locket and miniature portrait would have been a cherished reminder of their time together, and the image of Louise gazing at it with such affection speaks to the enduring nature of their love. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationships that existed at the French court during the reign of Louis XIV. It also serves as a testament to the power of love and the enduring allure of the past.
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