Portret van Madame de Maintenon 1691

This satirical engraving by Jacob Gole, created in 1691, depicts Madame de Maintenon, the second wife of King Louis XIV. The artwork is a caricature, depicting her in a distorted manner, with a wide open mouth, an exaggerated chin, and a stern expression. This portrayal likely reflects the controversial figure Madame de Maintenon was, and the powerful influence she wielded over the French court. The engraving is currently held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.