The high quality of this work makes it the finest replica of the original by François Clouet in the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The complex symbolism relates to the French court of Henry II, whose favourite, Diane de Poitiers, may be the woman depicted here. The boy, the baby and the fruit allude to fertility and the pink to love.
Sotheby's, London, lote 45, 1982-15 de diciembre.
Jollet, Etienne, Jean & François Clouet, Lagune, 1997, pp. 259-265.
Scharl, C.M, François Clouet und das frauenportrait au bain, Universitat Wien, Viena, 2008, pp. 52-53.
Hand, J.O, 'A lafy in her bath' En:, French paintings of the fifteenth through the eighteenth century, National Gallery of Art ; Princeton,, 2009, pp. O.R.
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.
The Carmen Sánchez Bequest. The Ultimate Lesson
Madrid
23.03.2021 - 24.10.2021
Fruitbowl / Fruit Arrangement
Ring
Print artworks available in our catalogue in high quality and your preferred size and finish.
Request artworks available in our catalogue in digital format.
