The Conde Museum at the Chateau de Chantilly: The Paintings Collection

The book offers a rare glimpse into the exceptional art collection housed at the Condé Museum in the Château de Chantilly, featuring masterpieces by renowned artists like Raphael, Poussin, and Dürer. It explores the life of Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale, who curated this collection and preserved the castle's interiors in their original nineteenth-century style. Art historian Jean-Louis Gaillemin draws on private letters and archives to detail the Duke's journey as a collector, while curator Nicole Garnier highlights two hundred key artworks, making this a vital resource for art enthusiasts.