Valentina of Milan, Marble statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
The statue of Valentina of Milan stands 2.4 meters tall and depicts the Duchess of Orleans in fine marble craftsmanship by Victor Huguenin.
Created in 1846 under King Louis Philippe I, this sculpture represents Valentina Visconti, who served as Duchess of Orleans through her marriage to Louis de Valois.
This artwork belongs to the Reines de France et Femmes illustres collection, which commemorates significant female figures throughout French royal history.
Located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, visitors can access the statue through Metro lines 4 and 12, with garden hours varying between 7:30 AM and 9:30 PM.
The Interior Minister commissioned this statue for 12,000 French Francs on January 16, 1843, before its presentation at the Paris Salon in 1846.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1846
Creator: Victor Huguenin
Made from material: marble
Part of: Reines de France et Femmes illustres
GPS coordinates: 48.84639,2.33636
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:08
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