The Portrait as Text: Two Depictions of Madame de Saint-Balmon (1607-1660)

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  • Carmeta Abbott University of St. Jerome's College

Abstract

Not only do we possess a lengthy biography with many details of the military career of Saint-Balmon, but two important paintings depict her on horseback surrounded by scenes of her martial victories. We will examine how both male biographers, the painter and the writer, although sympathetic and even enthusiastic about their subject, tend to minimize her military accomplishments and to undervalue the active role played by Saint-Balmon as protector of her people.

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Published

1993-10-01

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Original Research