Portrait Présumé De Julie D'Angennes En Costume D'Astrée 1640

Claude Déruet's "Portrait Présumé De Julie D'Angennes En Costume D'Astrée" from 1640, depicts a woman in a pastoral setting. The subject, likely Julie d'Angennes, is portrayed in the character of Astrée, a female protagonist from Honoré d'Urfé's novel *L'Astrée*. The painting's style reflects the French Baroque period, with its focus on detail and theatricality. The figure's elegant pose and elaborate dress, the delicate flowers, and the tranquil landscape create a sense of romance and idealized beauty. The presence of sheep and a shepherd's crook further reinforces the pastoral theme.