Portret van Madame de Montespan 1668

This etching by Etienne Picart, created in 1668, portrays Madame de Montespan, a prominent figure in the court of Louis XIV. The portrait showcases her elegant attire and jewelry, with the subject's gaze directed slightly to the right. Picart, a renowned printmaker, masterfully captured the refined features and aristocratic bearing of the French noblewoman. This work, a fine example of 17th-century portraiture, remains a valuable visual document of a notable individual during this period.