Pierre Mignard - Madame de Montespan dressed as the hunting goddess Diana, Pierre Mignard I

Presumed portrait of madame de montespan (1640-1707) dressed as the hunting goddess diana "this extraordinary portrait most likely depicts the beautiful françoise athénaïs de rochechouart de montespan (1641-1707), called madame de montepan, maîtresse-en-titre, to king louis xiv. She was well-known for her beauty and was in her time called the true queen. She was also known for his witty conversation skills, was well-read and knowledgeable in politics. Here she is depicted as diana, goddess of the hunt. " [1]. Date: 17th century. Dimensions: height: 130 cm (51.1 in); width: 95.5 cm (37.5 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Unidentified location.