Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

Entry of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa into Douai, 1667 - In the War of Devolution

$333.14
£249.36
€280
CA$457.58
A$511.63
CHF 268.37
MX$6,197.01
NOK 3,387.63
SEK 3,200.49
DKK 2,131.72

About the Item

Title: Entry of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa into Douai, 1667 - Engraved After Van der Meulen Description: This is an original steel engraving from 1860, created after a painting by Adam Frans van der Meulen, and engraved by Gaïté. It depicts the ceremonial entry of Louis XIV and Queen Maria Theresa into the French city of Douai in 1667 during the War of Devolution. The detailed composition portrays the royal couple in a richly decorated carriage surrounded by courtiers, mounted guards, and an adoring crowd. The background features the fortified city of Douai under dramatic skies, emphasizing its significance as a strategic and cultural hub. The engraving reflects the grandeur and opulence of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King. The attention to detail in the attire, the horses, and the crowd conveys the pomp and pageantry of this historical moment, a vivid reminder of France's power and influence during the 17th century. The engraving is in good condition, with clear lines and well-preserved details, showcasing the skill of the engraver in capturing the essence of Van der Meulen's original work. The piece would appeal to collectors of historical prints, especially those interested in French royal history or 17th-century art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Good condition, minor foxing or browning due to age, mostly around the borders, with clear lines and well-preserved details, showcasing the skill of the engraver in capturing the essence of Van der Meulen's original work.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13201-401stDibs: LU3054343014402

More From This Seller

View All
Arrival of the English King Charles II from Delft in The Hague, Holland, 1660
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique engraving with the title Arrival of the English King Charles II from Delft in The Hague, 25 May 1660. Episode during his tour through and departure from the Netherlands. Arrival at the Vijverberg and Het Groene Zoodje, salute shots are fired at the Hofvijver. In the air the fame and putti with the arms of the English king, Holland and The Hague. On the left part of the signs of the zodiac. Marked at the top: Page. 34. In the top the Arms of the King with the text: Honi soit qui mal y pense. This a maxim in the Anglo-Norman language, a dialect of Old Norman French spoken by the medieval ruling class in England, meaning "shamed be whoever thinks ill of it", usually translated as "shame on anyone who thinks evil of it" It has been used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter. In current French usage, the phrase may be used ironically to insinuate the presence of a hidden agenda or a conflict of interest. Makers (mentioned on the engraving): Pieter Philippe after a design of: Jacob...
Category

Antique 1660s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Scene Related to the Union Obtained by Paul III, '1748'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carolum V Imperatorem et Venetos (..)'. Historical scene relating to the union obtained by Paul III between the Empire and Venice against Turks, section of a fr...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Death of the Prince of Oeva by Valentijn, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of the death of the Prince of Oeva, who got betrayed and murdered. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. Artists and...
Category

Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Funeral Procession by Picart, circa 1725
By Bernard Picart
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print religion titled 'L'Exposision du Corps à la Porte du Logis' and 'L'Ôfrande du Pain et du Vin à la Messe des Morts'. The upper image depicts a funeral procession...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Grand Entry of King Charles III into Madrid, Celebrating His Claim to the Throne
Located in Langweer, NL
The grand entry of Charles III into Madrid on June 25, 1706, was a significant moment during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714). This conflict arose over competing claim...
Category

Antique 1710s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Three Biblical Engravings – Christ’s Entry, Trial & Parable of Labourers, c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 3 Biblical Engravings – Christ’s Entry, Trial & Parable of the Labourers This striking set of three antique engravings illustrates scenes from...
Category

Antique 1730s English Prints

Materials

Paper

You May Also Like

Engravings Representing Le Chateau De Blois Engraved Par Skelton
By Skelton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engravings representing Le Chateau De Blois engraved Par Skelton and edited by the Musée du Louvres.
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Prints

Materials

Paper

French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Print
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine French 18th century Louis XVI st. print titled: Un des Tableaux de la grande Gallerie du Palais Royal (one of the paintings of the grand Gallery of the Royal Palace). The prin...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Vue d’Optique of the King’s Cavalry and Saint Paul’s Basilica, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of vue d’optiques of the Revue du Roy Cavalerie and St. Paul’s a Rome in eglomise glass frames, late 18th century. frame: 22 by 17 inches; other slighly smaller
Category

Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of 17th Century Engravings of Swedish Kings Karl X & Karl XI
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of fine engravings of two Swedish monarchs by Samuel Blessendorf for Puffendorf’s History of Sweden, in antique birch frames, 1663 and 1696. Engravings of Swedish King Karl X Gustav (b. 1622 - d. 1660) dated 1663 and his successor, King Karl XI (b. 1655 - d. 1697) from 1696 by Samuel Blessendorf, a Prussian enamel painter and engraver, born in Berlin in 1670. He designed and engraved these portraits for Puffendorf’s History of Sweden by Freiherr Samuel von Pufendorf (1632-1694), Historiographer to King Karl X of Sweden. Freiherr Samuel von Pufendorf (b 1632 – d 1694) was a German jurist, political philosopher, economist and historian. He was born Samuel Pufendorf and ennobled in 1684 when he was made a baron by Charles XI of Sweden a few months before his death at age 62. Among his achievements are his commentaries and revisions of the natural law theories of Thomas Hobbes...
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

Mid-18th Century Engraving in a Mid-19th Century Giltwood Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
displaying a king or nobleman seated on a throne
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Prints

Original Antique Print of The Return of The Ark After Sebastien Bourdon. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Sebastien Bourdon Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
Category

Antique 1850s English Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper