Anatomy of a Painting: Courtesan and Intellectual | ARTE.tv Culture

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In this scene, Molière is surrounded by scholars, artists and writers: Corneille, Racine, Jean de la Fontaine, Boileau... At the centre of the assembly of men is a single woman. But who was she? Our research traces out the life of Ninon de Lenclos, a courtesan who became highly influential in 17th century French high society.


Anatomy of a Painting: Courtesan and Intellectual | ARTE.tv Culture
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