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Marie Anne Mancini (1649-1714) Duchess of Bouillon going one morning to Versailles saw
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Marie Anne Mancini (1649-1714) Duchess of Bouillon going one morning to Versailles saw
XEE4142476 Marie Anne Mancini (1649-1714) Duchess of Bouillon going one morning to Versailles saw Jean de la Fontaine (Lafontaine) rising under a tree; in the evening she found him in the same place. Engraving by A. Duruy in " Illustrations litteraires de la France; or, Galerie anecdotique de nos principaux auteurs ints par leur actions et leurs inscriptions" by J.B. Maigrot. 1865. Private collection. by Duruy, A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Anne Mancini (1649-1714) Duchess of Bouillon going one morning to Versailles saw Jean de la Fontaine (Lafontaine) rising under a tree; in the evening she found him in the same place. Engraving by A. Duruy in " Illustrations litteraires de la France; or, Galerie anecdotique de nos principaux auteurs ints par leur actions et leurs inscriptions" by J.B. Maigrot. 1865. Private collection.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
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The captivating print captures a moment in time when Marie Anne Mancini, the Duchess of Bouillon, stumbled upon Jean de la Fontaine rising under a tree one morning at Versailles. The engraving by A. Duruy, featured in "Illustrations litteraires de la France" beautifully portrays this encounter from 1865. Intrigued by the sight, Marie Anne returned to the same spot later that evening only to find Jean still there. This chance meeting between two prominent figures of their time is frozen forever in this exquisite artwork. Marie Anne Mancini was known for her beauty and intelligence, while Jean de la Fontaine was a renowned French poet and fabulist. Their unexpected encounter beneath the shade of a tree sparks curiosity about what transpired during their conversation. This historical image offers us a glimpse into an era where aristocrats mingled with literary icons against the backdrop of opulent palaces like Versailles. It invites us to imagine what discussions might have taken place between these influential individuals. Preserved within a private collection, this engraving serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a window into history's hidden moments. Its timeless appeal reminds us of the power art holds in capturing fleeting encounters that shape our understanding of past eras and inspire our present imagination.
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