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The Bath of Diana, ca 1565 (oil on wood)
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The Bath of Diana, ca 1565 (oil on wood)
JLJ4607846 The Bath of Diana, ca 1565 (oil on wood) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); 133 x 192 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: The nymph sitting on the black cloth is Catherine de Medici, in mourning for the death of Henry II (1559). The goddess bearing the crescent and bedecked in jewellery is Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of Henry II, who wore her colours (black and white) during the tournament that led to his death. The nymph holding the (flame-coloured) antique nuptial veil above the royal purple and in front of the fleur-de-lys of France is Mary Stuart, the wife of Francis II (1559-1560). The ivy crowning one of the two satyrs identifies him as the Cardinal de Guise-Lorraine. the second satyr is his brother FranAzois (1519-1563), the military hero who trumpets victory); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23322236
© Josse / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases "The Bath of Diana" a mesmerizing oil painting created by Francois Clouet around 1565. The artwork, measuring 133 x 192 cm, is housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Rouen, France. In this scene, we witness an intriguing gathering of mythological and historical figures. The nymph seated on the black cloth represents Catherine de Medici, who mourns the passing of her husband Henry II in 1559. Adorned with jewelry and bearing a crescent symbol, Diane de Poitiers stands as the goddess Diana herself. She was Henry II's mistress and wore black and white during the fateful tournament that led to his demise. Another nymph holds an antique nuptial veil above royal purple fabric adorned with fleur-de-lys—a depiction of Mary Stuart, wife of Francis II from 1559 to 1560. Lastly, two satyrs are present; one crowned with ivy signifies Cardinal de Guise-Lorraine while his brother FranAzois triumphantly heralds victory. Through this photograph captured by ePhoto Josse (French), we can appreciate Clouet's mastery in portraying these legendary characters within a richly detailed composition. It offers us a glimpse into French mythology and history while exploring themes such as femininity, beauty, modesty amidst nudity—an artistic representation that transcends time.
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