Tours (France), 1516 - Paris (France), 1572
See author's fileThe painting reproduces an original by Clouet (Washington, National Gallery of Art). Shrouded in an atmosphere that is partly indebted to Leonardo’s sfumato (the softening of contours), the lady shown is possibly Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of Henry II of France. The visual narrative is enriched by various symbols, with the boy, the infant and the fruit referring to fertility, and the carnation to love.
Sotheby's, London, lote 45, 1982-15 de diciembre.
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Falomir, M., "Mujer en el baño, siglo XVI", en Memoria de actividades 2017 Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, 2018, pp. 34-35.
Falomir, M, 'Taller de François Clouet. Mujer en le baño (Diana de Poitiers?)' En:, Museo Nacional del Prado,, Madrid, 2021, pp. 37-41 nº3.
Inv. Nuevas Adquisiciones (iniciado en 1856). Núm. 2951.
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