Marie de Médicis, Marble statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
The white marble statue of Marie de Médicis stands 2.3 meters tall, created by sculptor Louis-Denis Caillouette as part of the Queens of France collection.
The statue was commissioned in June 1844 for 12,000 French Francs and installed in 1848 after its display at the Paris Salon that year.
This monument represents Marie de Médicis, who commissioned the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, bringing Italian Renaissance influences to French garden design.
The statue remains accessible to visitors throughout the year during garden opening hours, with different schedules according to seasons.
The sculpture belongs to a series of twenty statues depicting French queens and notable women, positioned throughout the Luxembourg Gardens.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1847
Creator: Louis-Denis Caillouette
Made from material: marble
Part of: Reines de France et Femmes illustres
GPS coordinates: 48.84603,2.33635
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:50
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