Marie de Médicis, Marble statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
Description
Marie de Médicis stands as a white marble figure within the Luxembourg Gardens, sculpted by Louis-Denis Caillouette. The work appears as part of a broader collection of statues depicting queens and notable women spread throughout the garden.
History
The statue was commissioned in 1844 and installed after being displayed at the Paris Salon in 1848. It was created during a period when France was reflecting on its royal heritage and artistic traditions.
Culture
The statue honors Marie de Médicis, whose role as queen introduced Italian Renaissance ideas to France. Her influence shaped how French nobility thought about gardens and palace design during her time.
Practical
The figure remains available to view throughout the year during the garden's opening hours, which change with the seasons. The statue sits within a large garden space, so visitors should allow time to walk to its location.
Did you know?
The sculpture is one of twenty statues depicting French queens and important women positioned throughout the gardens. This collection forms a rare gallery of female figures spanning different periods of French history.
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