King Louis Xiv

"De Fontanges Sevres" refers to Marie Angélique de Scorailles, the Duchess of Fontanges, who was a mistress of King Louis XIV, and Sevres porcelain which was sometimes decorated with...

The swirling acanthus leaves were designed by André-Charles Boulle, cabinet maker to King Louis XIV. The gold foil design was found on the back of a 1713 mirror that once belonged to...

The manufactory was founded in 1678 by Jean-Baptiste Mazzolay, an Italian master glassmaker from Murano, under a royal privilege granted by King Louis XIV. The Cristallerie Royale de...

This pattern features the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial silverware used during the reign of King Louis XIV. This set includes: 12 Luncheon Knives, 8 1/4" 12 Luncheon ...

Although it was exploited since Roman Antiquity it became most renowned since the 17th century because of its prolific use in the Royal Chateau of Versailles built for the French kin...

This pattern featured the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial silverware used during the reign of King Louis XIV. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 24 dinner...

As each tassel was made from such valued material like silk or metallic gold and silver threads, they became a symbol of wealth, power and prestige. King Louis XIV and his French Roy...

He was the first painter to King Louis XIV. He decorated the Palace of Versailles.

The cornerstone of the Pavillon was laid in 1607, and in 1669 King Louis XIV held a ballet in its Grand Salon, with the King himself dancing in a part of the production.

The trenches built by the French approaching the town are seen on the right. King Louis XIV can be seen in the foreground surveying the battle mounted on his white horse, surrounded ...

Their origins trace back to 17th-century France, where King Louis XIV—known as the “Sun King”—adopted the radiant sun as his personal emblem.

This series was designed by the artist Charles Le Brun, and was originally woven in the second half of the seventeenth century at the Royal Gobelins Manufactory in Paris, for King Lo...

Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great or Le Roi Soleil (Sun King) was a monarch who reigned as king of France from 1643 until his death in 1715.

Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise of Montespan (5 October 1640 – 27 May 1707) was the most celebrated maîtresse-en-titre of King Louis XIV, by whom she had se...

Among the decorative elements is a prominent relief portrait of King Louis XIV. Beneath the dials, the cases are enriched with scrolling acanthus motifs and draped muscular figures, ...

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Louis of France, the Grand Dauphin (1661–1711), son of French king Louis XIV Studio of Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659–1743), circa 1700 Paris, France, early 18th century Oil on oval canvas ...

The book was first printed in 1681, and carries a Royal Privilege ("Privilege du Roy") by king Louis XIV. Paris: Veuve Gervais Clousier, 1683.

Origins: The Beauvais Tapestry Manufactory was founded in 1664 by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the Minister of Finances under King Louis XIV of France. It was established to compete with t...

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.    

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

In 1681 Coronelli served as Royal Cartographer to King Louis XIV in Paris, gaining special access to the most current records on world geography sent in from the colonies, and provid...

In the 17th Century, the Aubusson and Felletin workshops received a State surge of interest . The royal edicts Of king Louis XIV influence the production In 1664 the royal administr...

Palatial Early 18th Century Louis XIV Wrought Iron Console with Royal Sun King & Fleur-de-Lis, 18th Century Louis XIV Wrought Iron Console with Sun King Symbol & Marble Top, Rare Lou...

It was established in the 17th century under the patronage of King Louis XIV of France. The workshop was originally founded by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the Minister of Finance for Loui...

Antique portrait titled 'Louis XIV'. Portrait of Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand) or the Sun King (Roi Soleil), he was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who r...

Robert was appointed painter to the King by Gaston's nephew, King Louis XIV, in 1664, documenting the royal gardens.

Robert was appointed painter to the King by Gaston's nephew, King Louis XIV, in 1664, documenting the royal gardens.

Rooted in the grandeur of the Sun King's court, the Louis XIV style is characterized by bold, symmetrical forms and rich ornamentation.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Inspired by the grandeur of King Louis XIV of France and the Trianon de Porcelaine, this Chinese Peking rug becomes a symphony of joy and feminine energy, celebrating the harmonious ...

His major works include a series of ten reigning European monarchs, including King Louis XIV of France; over 40 "kit-cat portraits" of members of the Kit-Cat Club; and ten "beauties"...

Antique costume print titled 'Louis XIV Roi de France. 1675'. This print depicts Louis XIV, also known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand). Originates from a rare costume book ti...

c1800 Beautiful Pair of French Louis XIV "The Sun King" Gilt Bronze Figural Wall Sconces.

Victorian era inkstand with Boulle marquetry in ebonised wood and brass English, dated 1853 Measures: Height 17cm, width 38.5cm, depth 27.5cm This 19th Century English inkstand ...

The Comédie-Française – A Cultural Landmark The Comédie-Française, founded in 1680 by royal decree under King Louis XIV, is France’s national theatre and one of the oldest active the...

Alain Manesson Mallet (1630–1706) was a French cartographer, engineer, and military teacher who worked under King Louis XIV. His maps are valued not only for their geographical conte...

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Hyacinthe Rigaud, famous painter to King Louis XIV, was born in 1659 and died in 1743.

Crafted with precision and reverence, this carved marble bust captures the essence of the iconic French monarch, Louis XIV, in a timeless representation. The bust, sculpted with met...

On July 9 that year, before a large crowd which included King Louis XIV, the papal nuncio to France blessed and solemnly enthroned the Virgin's statue.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Mignard was favoured by King Louis XIV, and became a rival to the Premier Peintre du Roi, Charles Le Brun.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

While in England he was a favorite painter of King Charles II and King James II of England and Scotland, and later, King Louis XIV in France.

In 1665 he was created Sculpteur du Roi & in 1678, Sculpteur & Geographe ordinaire du Roi, official geographer to King Louis XIV. He worked closely with the heirs of Nicolas Sanson, ...

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

Jaillot went on to serve King Louis XIV.

The composition is inspired by the celebrated cycle devoted to Alexander the Great designed by Charles Le Brun (1619–1690), First Painter to King Louis XIV and one of the most influe...