Marie Antoinette – widow

How the mighty fall!
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Widow Capet
Queen Marie Antoinette
Born
1755
Died
1793
Portrait Year
1792
Portrait Age
37

Following the execution of her husband Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette wore widow’s weeds. She was given the name “Widow Capet” from the name of the medieval dynasty which ruled France and spawned the succeeding royal lines. This portrait has her dressed as she appeared at trial.

Region
France