Audovère répudiée

This painting depicts Audovera, the first wife of the Merovingian king Chilperic I, repudiated and forced into exile. A victim of court intrigues, particularly linked to the rise of Fredegund, she was removed from power. The scene emphasizes the human and tragic dimension of Merovingian political struggles, showing a fallen queen with her child. Created in the 19th century, the work highlights emotion and the condition of women in these dynastic conflicts.