Gallery of Diana

Parent palace: Palace of Fontainebleau

French name: Galerie de Diane

Dates: Founded 1600; rebuilt under Napoleon I; later converted to a library

Survival: Surviving rebuilt gallery; earlier decoration largely lost

Creative authors: Ambroise Dubois (early decoration, largely lost); Jean de Hoey (early decoration); Maximilien Joseph Hurtault (reconstruction)

History & Evidence

Henri IV created the gallery in 1600. Hurtault rebuilt it under Napoleon I; it became a library under the Second Empire. Earlier painted decoration survives only in fragments. [SRC-FRA-078]

Can You Visit?

Partial Access

The collection catalogue marks the gallery visitable. A dedicated 45-minute visit is listed as coming soon; access inside the gallery and bookable dates are not confirmed.

Research still to complete

• Confirm the current visitor route and dedicated tour availability before describing unrestricted entry.