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Charlotte of Savoy, queen of France, 1445-1483
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Charlotte of Savoy, queen of France, 1445-1483
Charlotte of Savoy, queen of France, 1445-1483. She wears her hair braided on either side of the face under a crown, an ermine surcot over an armorial robe with the coats of arms of Savoy and France. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a stained-glass window in the church of the Couvent de l Ave Maria in Paris in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VII 4 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852
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In this handcoloured lithograph, Charlotte of Savoy, the enchanting queen of France, is depicted in regal splendor. Born in 1445 as the daughter of Amadeus IX, Duke of Savoy, Charlotte's life was marked by political alliances and marriage to powerful monarchs. At the tender age of 15, she wed King Louis XI of France, who was more than twice her age. The union was a strategic move to strengthen the alliance between the House of Savoy and the House of Valois, the ruling family of France. Charlotte's attire in this image reflects her dual heritage. She wears her hair braided on either side of her face, a common hairstyle during the late Middle Ages, and dons an ermine surcot over an armorial robe. The robe bears the coats of arms of Savoy and France, symbolizing her unique position as a queen consort of two powerful European kingdoms. The intricate design and vibrant colors of the lithograph, created by Leopold Massard after a stained-glass window in the church of the Couvent de l'Ave Maria in Paris, further emphasize the grandeur and opulence of the era. Charlotte's regal bearing and striking appearance serve as a testament to her status as a significant historical figure, a woman who navigated the complexities of medieval politics and left an indelible mark on European history.
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