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there is a statue with many balls in front of it and a woman holding her hands up to her chest

Susan wrote a while ago about Agnes Sorel, and a couple of years ago we mentioned she is buried in the church of St-Ours, in that part of Loches which is within the medieval walls. Until Tuesday I have never managed to take a photo I was happy with of the effigy on the tomb of Agnes Sorel. Now I am happy. Simon

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Agnès Sorel, (born c. 1422, Fromenteau, France—died Feb. 9, 1450, Anneville), mistress (1444–50) of King Charles VII of France, sometimes known as “Dame de Beauté” from the estate at Beauté-sur-Marne, which he gave her. Born of a family of the lesser nobility at Fromenteau in Touraine, Sorel was attached at an early age to the service of Isabel of Lorraine, queen of Sicily and wife of René of Anjou, who was the brother-in-law of Charles VII. From 1444 until her death in 1450 she was the…

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3D reconstruction of Agnes Sorel's face, based on the scan of her skull https://www.facebook.com/1449720438637042/photos/a.1450008935274859.1073741828.1449720438637042/1499368713672214/?type=3&theater

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a painting of a woman with veil on her head and shoulders, looking to the side

Today is the Birthday of this amazing lady Diane de Poitiers. We just love how seductively she wore her #silk #scarves! Diane was a French noblewoman, a misstress of King Henry II, born on 3rd Septeptember 1499. She had much influence at French Court and was a muse to artists of the time, including the painter Francois Clouet. #dianedepoitiers #portrait #painting #beauty #silkscarf #art

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Agnes Ernoult, Colorful Fairytale Illustration, Rapunzel Illustration Fairytale, Storybook Art Illustrations, Bright Children's Illustration, Bright Children's Book Illustration, Bright Kids Book Illustration, Princess Illustration, Storybook Art

Illustrations by commercial Children Book illustrator Agnes Ernoult represented by leading international agency Illustration Ltd. To view Agnes Ernoult's portfolio please visit http://www.illustrationweb.com/artists/AgnesErnoult/view

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two statues of angels sitting next to each other

Considered to be the most beautiful woman in France, Agnes Sorel was the favorite mistress of King Charles VII. She was very powerful during her 10 years at court, but died of a strange stomach malady at the age of 25. In 2005, testing on her skeleton revealed she died of mercury poisoning. It's hard to know if it was intentional poisoning by a jealous court member or from wearing too much makeup, which had a great deal of mercury in it. The researchers also used current techniques to…

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