L'Education de la Reine

Artistafter Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577 - 1640)

Artistdrafted by Jean-Marc Nattier (French, 1685 – 1766)

Artistengraving by Nicolas Pierre Loir (French, 1624 - 1679)

Publisher Jean-Marc Nattier (French, 1685 – 1766)

Date1710

MediumEngraving

Dimensions19 13/16 x 13 7/8 in. (50.3 x 35.2 cm)
SHEET: 23 3/8 x 16 11/16 in. (59.4 x 42.4 cm)

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineGift of E.O. Korany, 1964

Object numberSN8956.3

Apollo (the god of arts), Minerva (the goddess of wisdom), and Mercury (the messenger of the gods associated with fluency and understanding of language) teach the young Marie music, reading, and eloquence. Meanwhile, the three Graces, shown as nude young women, offer her beauty.

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