Une Reine sans Couronne? Louise de Savoie, mere de Francois Ier
Paris: Editions de la Réunion des Musées Nationaux, 2015. Softcover. Burgundy & color illus. wraps, French flaps, 144 pp., color illus. VG. Item #154654
ISBN: 9782711862610
Text is in French. Issued in conjunction with a 2015-2016 exhibition of art pieces related to "the queen without a crown," French noblewoman Louise of Savoy (1476-1531), the mother of King Francis I of France. Often forgotten in history books, Louise is credited here with instilling in her famous son an appreciation of the arts. The annotated and illustrated catalogue presents 69 pieces, including paintings, decorative arts items, sculpture, and more. Four thematic and illustrated essays bring context to the subject. Includes a family genealogy, a chronology, and selected bibliography. A nice intersection of history and art.
Price: $50.00