Le Roi Soleil Collection

Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c
XIR205466 Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c.1685 (oil on canvas) by Meulen

Louis XIV, 1667. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Louis XIV, 1667

Louis XIV, 1638-1715, King of France, 1664. Creator: Anon
Louis XIV, 1638-1715, King of France, 1664

Louis XIV, 1638-1715, King of France, 1664. Creator: Anon
Louis XIV, 1638-1715, King of France, 1664

The Troops of Louis XIV before Naarden, 20 July 1672, 1672-1690. Creator: Adam Frans van der Meulen
The Troops of Louis XIV before Naarden, 20 July 1672, 1672-1690

Louis XIV Crossing into the Netherlands at Lobith, 1672-1690. Creator: Adam Frans van der Meulen
Louis XIV Crossing into the Netherlands at Lobith, 1672-1690

View of Porte Saint-Martin in Paris, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of Porte Saint-Martin in Paris, 1745-1775

Marie Anne Légitimée de France, Fille de Louis Le Grand, c.1685. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Marie Anne Legitimee de France, Fille de Louis Le Grand, c.1685. Wearing gold dress with red over-skirt and train, fan in right hand, hair in ringlets

Coat of arms of Louis XIV, King of France, 1668. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Louis XIV, King of France, 1668

King Louis XIV and his Entourage at the Siege of Schenkenschans, 1672, c.1675. Creator: Lambert de Hondt II
King Louis XIV and his Entourage at the Siege of Schenkenschans, 1672, c.1675

The Young Louis XIV, 1638-1695. Creator: Pierre Mignard
The Young Louis XIV, 1638-1695

Ce pauvre Louis XIV n'en croyant pas ses yeux, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ce pauvre Louis XIV n'en croyant pas ses yeux, 1871. This poor Louis XIV not believing his eyes

Louis XIV, King of France. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Louis XIV, King of France

Louis XIV, King of France. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Louis XIV, King of France

Louis XIV. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Louis XIV

Louis XIV, 1660. Creator: Pierre Louis van Schuppen
Louis XIV, 1660

Place Royale, circa 1660; passage of the king's carriage. c1655 — 1665. Creator: Unknown
Place Royale, circa 1660; passage of the king's carriage, , c1655 -- 1665. Current Place des Vosges, current 4th arrondissement

Meal offered to Louis XIV by the Parisian municipality, at Hôtel de Ville, on January 30, 1687. Creator: Unknown
Meal offered to Louis XIV by the Parisian municipality, at Hotel de Ville, on January 30, 1687, current 4th arrondissement, between 1682 and 1692

Transport sur la place Louis-le-Grand (actuelle place Vendôme) de la statue de Louis
Transport sur la place Louis-le-Grand (actuelle place Vendome) de la statue de Louis XIV de Girardon, before 1697

Transport sur la place Louis-le-Grand (actuelle place Vendôme) de la statue de Louis XIV...1699
Transport sur la place Louis-le-Grand (actuelle place Vendome) de la statue de Louis XIV de Girardon, le 16 juillet 1699

Portrait of a priest, formerly identified as Father La Chaise (1624-1709), confessor to... c1700. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a priest, formerly identified as Father La Chaise (1624-1709), confessor to Louis XIV, c1700

Portrait of a man, formerly identified as Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680), c1660. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a man, formerly identified as Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680), c1660

Affiche pour l'oeuvre de l'Hospitalité de Nuit'. c1898. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour l'oeuvre de l'Hospitalite de Nuit'. c1898. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Esquisse pour le salon d'entrée de l'Hôtel de ville de Paris : Paris et les grandes époques, 1892
Esquisse pour le salon d'entree de l'Hotel de ville de Paris : Paris et les grandes epoques, 1892

Box, between 1801 and 1850. Creator: Unknown
Box, between 1801 and 1850

Allegory of the marriage of the Dauphin to Marie-Anne of Bavaria, March 7, 1680. Creator: Unknown
Allegory of the marriage of the Dauphin to Marie-Anne of Bavaria, March 7, 1680

Portrait d'une jeune femme en costume Louis XIV. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait d'une jeune femme en costume Louis XIV

Portrait de Louis XIV (1638-1715), roi de France, c1670. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait de Louis XIV (1638-1715), roi de France, c1670

Allégorie de la régence d'Anne d'Autriche, c1645. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Allegorie de la regence d'Anne d'Autriche, c1645

Louis XIV, 1662. Creator: Pierre Louis van Schuppen
Louis XIV, 1662

Moliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Moliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (1622-1673) known as Moliere. French playwright, actor and poet, regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language

The Sun King Louis XIV, Of France, With His Brilliant Court, 1664, (c1930)
The " Sun" King Louis XIV, Of France, With His Brilliant Court, 1664, (c1930). Louis XIVs audience with the Papal ambassador Sigismondo Chigi, 29 July 1664, at the palace of Fontainebleau

The Battle of Rocroy, the Duc D Enghien saluting the body of Le Comte De Fontaine (colour litho)
2795481 The Battle of Rocroy, the Duc D Enghien saluting the body of Le Comte De Fontaine (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Rocroy)

Fireworks display with triumphal arch supported by three pontoons on the water, de... 17th century. Creator: Anon
Fireworks display with triumphal arch supported by three pontoons on the water, decorated with symbols of Louis XIV, 17th century

The Temple of Honor of the Glory of Louis le Grand, 1689. 1689. Creator: Anon
The Temple of Honor of the Glory of Louis le Grand, 1689

Triumphal arch with sculpture of Louis XIV as Apollo and fireworks in the backgrou... 17th century. Creator: Anon
Triumphal arch with sculpture of Louis XIV as Apollo and fireworks in the background, 17th century

Fireworks celebrating the erection of the Temple of Glory and equestrian statue of Louis l... 1699. Creator: Anon
Fireworks celebrating the erection of the Temple of Glory and equestrian statue of Louis le Grand, Paris 1699, 1699

Americanorum Rex, Guisius, from Courses de Testes et de Bagues Faittes par Roy et par les Princes et Signeurs de sa Cour, en l annee 1662 (Grand Carrousel), 1662-70

Castrorum Praefectus Americanus, from Courses de Testes et de Bagues Faittes par Roy et par les Princes et Signeurs de sa Cour, en l annee 1662 (Grand Carrousel), 1662-70

Armiger, Ephebus, Americani, from Courses de Testes et de Bagues Faittes par Roy et par les Princes et Signeurs de sa Cour, en l annee 1662 (Grand Carrousel), 1662-70

La Marquise De Montespan, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804907 La Marquise De Montespan, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Marquise De Montespan)

Visit of Villars to King Louis XIV at Marly (colour litho)
2795513 Visit of Villars to King Louis XIV at Marly (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of Villars to King Louis XIV at Marly)

King Louis XIV and Samuel Bernard at Marly, visit to the gardens (colour litho)
2795510 King Louis XIV and Samuel Bernard at Marly, visit to the gardens (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XIV and Samuel Bernard at Marly)

Battle of Camaret (colour litho)
2795507 Battle of Camaret (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Camaret)

First performance of Racines Esther by Les Demoiselles de Saint-Cyr (colour litho)
2795504 First performance of Racines Esther by Les Demoiselles de Saint-Cyr (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marriage of King Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon (colour litho)
2795501 Marriage of King Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage of King Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon)

The lever of King Louis XIV (colour litho)
2795499 The lever of King Louis XIV (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lever of King Louis XIV)

Grand carrousel des Tuileries, course de tetes par le Roi empereur des Romains (colour litho)
2795491 Grand carrousel des Tuileries, course de tetes par le Roi empereur des Romains (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand carrousel des Tuileries)

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"Le Roi Soleil: A Glimpse into the Glorious Reign of Louis XIV" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the opulence and grandeur of the reign of Louis XIV, famously known as "Le Roi Soleil" or "The Sun King. " This captivating era comes to life through a series of remarkable artworks that depict various aspects of his rule. One such masterpiece is "The Entry of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa into Arras, " an oil painting that captures the majestic procession as they are welcomed by adoring crowds. The artist, Robert Nanteuil, skillfully portrays their regal presence and the awe-inspiring spectacle that surrounded them. Another notable artwork is a portrait titled "Louis XIV, 1667" by an unknown creator. This striking depiction showcases the king's commanding presence, highlighting his role as a symbol of power and authority during this period. "The Battle of Rocroy" presents a poignant moment where Duc D'Enghien pays tribute to Le Comte De Fontaine. This color lithograph immortalizes one of many military triumphs under Louis XIV's rule, emphasizing his prowess as both a ruler and commander. Fireworks were another hallmark feature during this extravagant era. An anonymous artist captured these dazzling displays in several works, including one with a triumphant arch supported by pontoons on water. These vibrant scenes evoke feelings of celebration and joy that permeated throughout France at the time. "The Temple of Honor for Glory, " created anonymously in 1689, stands tall as a testament to Louis le Grand's legacy. Its architecture reflects his divine status while honoring his achievements with intricate sculptures adorning its facade. Equestrian statues played an essential role in commemorating Louis XIV's greatness. In one artwork from 1699, we witness fireworks celebrating both the erection of The Temple Of Glory alongside an impressive equestrian statue depicting him as Apollo - further solidifying his association with the sun.