Portretul ducesei du Maine înfățișată ca zeița Pomona

The work reflects the polished, luminous style typical of Nicolas de Largillière’s atelier, with meticulous rendering of textiles, the sheen of the velvet cloak, and the delicate modeling of the sitter’s up‑do hair. The chiaroscuro lighting highlights the flesh tones and the glossy fruit, creating a refined, courtly atmosphere.

Attributed to the French portraitist Nicolas de Largillière, the painting was executed circa 1706, during the artist’s mature period. It has remained associated with the du Maine family, though specific ownership records after its creation are limited.

At the turn of the 18th century, French aristocracy often commissioned allegorical portraits that combined personal likeness with classical symbolism. Largillière’s workshop catered to this taste, producing works that blended portraiture with mythological references to convey status and virtue.