01-26-2021, 05:36 PM
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-enter...92685.html
(Source: PA / Above article)
A miniature portrait of Henri III, a French king who was known for cross-dressing, has been discovered in the UK.
The 16th century "jewel-like" painting was made in Paris, but turned up in an auction in England in lockdown last year.
It is thought to have been brought across the Channel during the French Revolution.
Historians have debated the life and the sexuality of the "misunderstood" assassinated king, who wears jewels and a bonnet in the miniature.
His fondness for wearing women's clothing at court entertainments and his male companions, dubbed "mignons" who slavishly copied the royal's dress, was referenced during his lifetime.
Well, that is a bit weird... and I really don't thing that frilly neck dress suits him very well . Then again, since he was a king, I suppose nobody could tell him how to dress!
Fascinating that such a king existed, and I wonder whether there were any others who dressed oddly.
(Source: PA / Above article)
A miniature portrait of Henri III, a French king who was known for cross-dressing, has been discovered in the UK.
The 16th century "jewel-like" painting was made in Paris, but turned up in an auction in England in lockdown last year.
It is thought to have been brought across the Channel during the French Revolution.
Historians have debated the life and the sexuality of the "misunderstood" assassinated king, who wears jewels and a bonnet in the miniature.
His fondness for wearing women's clothing at court entertainments and his male companions, dubbed "mignons" who slavishly copied the royal's dress, was referenced during his lifetime.
Well, that is a bit weird... and I really don't thing that frilly neck dress suits him very well . Then again, since he was a king, I suppose nobody could tell him how to dress!
Fascinating that such a king existed, and I wonder whether there were any others who dressed oddly.
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