June, 2019
La Joconde nue
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinci's death, one of the most enigmatic drawings acquired by the Duke d'Aumale, The Nude Mona Lisa, is going to be the centerpiece of an unprecedented exhibition. The show will attempt to decode the secrets behind this mysterious drawings. Did Leonardo have a hand in its creation? Other Renaissance masterpieces on loan from other prestigious institutions will help to understand the portraiture of this seated female nude figure.
Find out more »Clouet. Le miroir des Dames.
The musée Condé has an internationally unique collection of prints and drawings, including 366 portraits drawn by two of the major French Renaissance portraitists, Jean and François Clouet, and their workshops. Among these are delicate sheets dedicated to female figures featuring famous women of the Renaissance (such as Renée de France, Eleonore von Habsburg or Diane de Poitiers) and unidentified but equally beautiful models. As a complement to the Nude Mona Lisa exhibition, a selection of forty drawings will trace…
Find out more »September, 2019
Les Grandes Ecuries de Chantilly, 1719-2019
To celebrate the tricentennial of the Great Stables of Chantilly, an exhibition in the Library's Reading Room is exploring the history of the largest princely stables in Europe, focusing on its stunning decor and its uses throughout the centuries.
Find out more »Nature
The Great Stables’ equestrian team’s newest show tells the story of the timeless connection between Man and Nature in twelve scenes, a new take on the Four Seasons.
Find out more »October, 2019
Portraits gravés de Nanteuil. Figures du siècle de Louis XIV
An illustrator and an engraver, Robert Nanteuil is one of the most prized portraitists of the century of Louis XIV. The Duke d'Aumale was impressed by Nanteuil's skill and purchased several of his engravings, often from well-known collectors. Nanteuil’s portraits are classic and simple, showcasing his subjects with great precision yet also managing to highlight their personality. This exhibition is taking place in the Gallery of Prints and Drawings and is supported by Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly.
Find out more »December, 2019
Contes et légendes de Noël
A magical holiday fairytale to celebrate the end of the year.
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