Jean Fouquet is without question the greatest French artist of his day. At the 15th century court of the French King Charles VII, based in the Touraine Loire Valley he painted stunning portraits of the Royal Family, and their close friends and associates. One such painting is of Etienne Chevalier, the King's right hand man. Although we only have a copy of the painting (the original is in Berlin) we can see something about Etienne that betrays something about his table manners. If you are intrigued and want to know what to look for in this painting, make sure you book a tour with us that includes the charming small town of Loches. It may be off the tourist trail but it is packed with history. (And Etienne's table etiquette isn't the only intriguing detail visible in this painting...)
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