Ninon de Lenclos (Anne dite) — engraved portrait — Collection d'Art & d'Histoire, 2 rue de Paris, S. Paris

Description

Engraved portrait of Ninon de Lenclos, born in Paris in 1620, described as a woman of great beauty and intellect, who led a scandalous life in the 17th century. The printed text mentions her relationships with notable figures such as Molière, Saint-Evremond, and Voltaire, as well as her bequest of 2,000 francs to Voltaire. On the reverse, the publisher is identified as 'Collection d'Art & d'Histoire, 2 rue de Paris, S. Paris'.