Adriana’s admiration also extends to Madame
Jeanne Du Barry—a subject she admits she
“loved painting.” To Adriana, Du Barry embodies
“the
fragility
and
contradictions
of
the
old
regime.” Fascinated by the story of this woman
of humble origins who rose to the heart of
French power, Adriana presents us with a gaze
where vulnerability and strength intertwine.
Historical accounts describe Du Barry as “kind,
generous, someone who helped artists and the
poor”—traits perhaps reflected in the softness
of her expression, in the flowers, in the colors…
elements that, in Adriana’s words, “turned out
perfect” in what became the most emotionally
moving piece of this series for her. Jeanne’s
expression isn’t just a portrait—it’s almost an
emotional mirror.