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Louis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection

"Louis XIV: The Sun King Who Shaped an Era" Step into the grandeur of Louis XIV's reign as we explore the life and legacy of this influential monarch

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras

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

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Louis XIV Driving his Coach in the Park of Versailles, 1870

Louis XIV Driving his Coach in the Park of Versailles, 1870 (w/c and gouache with graphite underdrawing)
XOS5884082 Louis XIV Driving his Coach in the Park of Versailles, 1870 (w/c and gouache with graphite underdrawing) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); 33.7x53.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre. (print)

Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre. (print)
7419905 Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre. (print) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); (add.info.: Louis XIV, 1638 - 1715. King of France and Navarre)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Bust of Louis XIV, 1665 (marble sculpture)

Bust of Louis XIV, 1665 (marble sculpture)
7422948 Bust of Louis XIV, 1665 (marble sculpture) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: War Salon in The Palace of versailles. Louis XIV in the War salon, 17th century (marble relief)

War Salon in The Palace of versailles. Louis XIV in the War salon, 17th century (marble relief)
7422950 War Salon in The Palace of versailles. Louis XIV in the War salon, 17th century (marble relief) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: The King of France Louis XIV in the gallant company of Mademoiselle de la Valliere

The King of France Louis XIV in the gallant company of Mademoiselle de la Valliere, 19th century (engraving)
PCT5618314 The King of France Louis XIV in the gallant company of Mademoiselle de la Valliere, 19th century (engraving) by French School

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Bust of Louis XIV, 1665 (marble sculpture)

Bust of Louis XIV, 1665 (marble sculpture)
7422951 Bust of Louis XIV, 1665 (marble sculpture) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Louis XIV and his court, 19th century (engraving)

Louis XIV and his court, 19th century (engraving)
PCT5618270 Louis XIV and his court, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: King Louis XIV of France (Louis 14, 1638-1715) and his court - nobility

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680) received Louis XIV known as Le Roi-Soleil

Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680) received Louis XIV known as Le Roi-Soleil
XEE4142895 Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680) received Louis XIV known as Le Roi-Soleil (King Soleil or Louis the Great, 1638-1715) at the chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte (Vaux le Visomte), in 1661

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Louis XIV Receiving Ambassadors from Siam at Versailles, c. 1865-67 (oil on canvas)

Louis XIV Receiving Ambassadors from Siam at Versailles, c. 1865-67 (oil on canvas)
LIT389807 Louis XIV Receiving Ambassadors from Siam at Versailles, c.1865-67 (oil on canvas) by Leman, Jacques Edmond (1829-99); 124.5x242.5 cm; Chakri Throne Hall, Grand Palace, Bangkok

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667 (oil on canvas)

Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4626852 Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667 (oil on canvas) by Testelin

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Full length portrait of the king Louis XIV, 1701 (oil on canvas)

Full length portrait of the king Louis XIV, 1701 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4569356 Full length portrait of the king Louis XIV, 1701 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); 277x194 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Affair of poisons: Abbe Etienne Guibourg (1610-1686), pretre defroque nicknamed Monsieur le Prieur

Affair of poisons: Abbe Etienne Guibourg (1610-1686), pretre defroque nicknamed Monsieur le Prieur celebrating a black
ELD4943536 Affair of poisons: Abbe Etienne Guibourg (1610-1686), pretre defroque nicknamed Monsieur le Prieur celebrating a black mass on Madame de Montespan's naked body

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Pierre Seguier (engraving)

Pierre Seguier (engraving)
1731342 Pierre Seguier (engraving) by Montcornet, Balthasar (1600-68) (after); (add.info.: Pierre Seguier (1588-1672) french magistrate at time of Louis XIV

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Louis XIV: 'I almost waited' (1700), 1896 (illustration)

Louis XIV: "I almost waited" (1700), 1896 (illustration)
7304530 Louis XIV: "I almost waited" (1700), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Louis XIV)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble)

Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble)
7308563 Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble) by Rousselet, Jean (1656-1693); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Poetry and music celebrating the glory of King Louis XIV)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble)

Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble)
7308567 Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble) by Rousselet, Jean (1656-1693); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Poetry and music celebrating the glory of King Louis XIV)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Arrival of the King at the Castle of Vincennes (gouache)

Arrival of the King at the Castle of Vincennes (gouache)
904807 Arrival of the King at the Castle of Vincennes (gouache) by Eckman or Ecman, Jean (1641-1677); Musee de l'Ile de France, Sceaux, France; (add.info.: by Jean Eckman or Ecman (1641-1677))

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Louis XIV proclaims a grandson Philip as King of Spain, 16 November 1700

Louis XIV proclaims a grandson Philip as King of Spain, 16 November 1700
7279955 Louis XIV proclaims a grandson Philip as King of Spain, 16 November 1700 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Marriage of King Louis XIV to Maria Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain

Marriage of King Louis XIV to Maria Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain
7279926 Marriage of King Louis XIV to Maria Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Uniforms of the French Army and Navy at the time of Louis XIV, ca 1700, France, Historical

Uniforms of the French Army and Navy at the time of Louis XIV, ca 1700, France, Historical
7279912 Uniforms of the French Army and Navy at the time of Louis XIV, ca 1700, France, Historical by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Chocolate in the XVIIth century, c. 1910 (print)

Chocolate in the XVIIth century, c. 1910 (print)
7293364 Chocolate in the XVIIth century, c.1910 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Introduction of cocoa in France)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: The story of Alsace tells the children; Louis XIV in Alsace

The story of Alsace tells the children; Louis XIV in Alsace
JLJ4622521 The story of Alsace tells the children ; Louis XIV in Alsace; by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Andre Le Notre (drawing)

Andre Le Notre (drawing)
1700573 Andre Le Notre (drawing) by French School; (add.info.: Andre Le Notre (12 March 1613 - 15 September 1700), originally rendered as Andre Le Nostre

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: The Siege of Cambrai by Louis XIV King of France and Navarre, in 1677 (oil on canvas)

The Siege of Cambrai by Louis XIV King of France and Navarre, in 1677 (oil on canvas)
904873 The Siege of Cambrai by Louis XIV King of France and Navarre, in 1677 (oil on canvas) by Meulen, Adam Frans van der (1632-90); 104 x 145 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Francoise d Aubigne (colour engraving)

Francoise d Aubigne (colour engraving)
1702076 Francoise d Aubigne (colour engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Francoise d Aubigne (27 November 1635 - 15 April 1719)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Louis XIV distributed tickets for feasts and galantes in 1664

Louis XIV distributed tickets for feasts and galantes in 1664
LSE4104247 Louis XIV distributed tickets for feasts and galantes in 1664. by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Francoise d Aubigne (engraving)

Francoise d Aubigne (engraving)
1701771 Francoise d Aubigne (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Francoise d Aubigne (27 November 1635 - 15 April 1719), known first as Madame Scarron and subsequently as Madame de Maintenon

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Francoise de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise of Montespan (engraving)

Francoise de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise of Montespan (engraving)
1701174 Francoise de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise of Montespan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart de Mortemart)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Entrance of Louis XIV (1638-1715) into the Cathedral of Saint-Omer, detail, 1839 (oil on canvas)

Entrance of Louis XIV (1638-1715) into the Cathedral of Saint-Omer, detail, 1839 (oil on canvas)
904896 Entrance of Louis XIV (1638-1715) into the Cathedral of Saint-Omer, detail, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Cuvelier, Hippolyte Joseph (1803-76); 214x162 cm; Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: The Reception of Cardinal Flavio Chigi (1631-93) by Louis XIV (1638-1715)

The Reception of Cardinal Flavio Chigi (1631-93) by Louis XIV (1638-1715) 29th July 1664 (pen & ink on paper)
XIR241539 The Reception of Cardinal Flavio Chigi (1631-93) by Louis XIV (1638-1715) 29th July 1664 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas)
XIR243722 Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee Municipal, Dole, France

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Entrance of Louis XIV (1638-1715) into the Cathedral of Saint-Omer, 1839 (oil on canvas)

Entrance of Louis XIV (1638-1715) into the Cathedral of Saint-Omer, 1839 (oil on canvas)
XIR168152 Entrance of Louis XIV (1638-1715) into the Cathedral of Saint-Omer, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Cuvelier, Hippolyte Joseph (1803-76); 214x162 cm; Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France, Equestrian statue at the Place des Victoires in

Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France, Equestrian statue at the Place des Victoires in Paris
YOU4418346 Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France, Equestrian statue at the Place des Victoires in Paris, Bronze sculpture by Francois Joseph Bosio (1768-1846)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Jean Baptiste Colbert (engraving)

Jean Baptiste Colbert (engraving)
1731192 Jean Baptiste Colbert (engraving) by Nanteuil, Robert (1623-78); (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683) french politician at time of Louis XIV, engraving by Robert Nanteuil)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: King Louis XIV and family playing bagatelle, Versailles, 1694. 1906 (lithograph)

King Louis XIV and family playing bagatelle, Versailles, 1694. 1906 (lithograph)
7236700 King Louis XIV and family playing bagatelle, Versailles, 1694.1906 (lithograph) by Trouvain, Antoine (1656-1708); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XIV)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Jean Baptiste Colbert (engraving)

Jean Baptiste Colbert (engraving)
1731199 Jean Baptiste Colbert (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683) french politician at time of Louis XIV, engraving)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Marie d Hautefort, wife of Charles de Schomberg, favourite of Louis XIV, 1616-1691

Marie d Hautefort, wife of Charles de Schomberg, favourite of Louis XIV, 1616-1691
FLO4657516 Marie d Hautefort, wife of Charles de Schomberg, favourite of Louis XIV, 1616-1691. She wears her hair in ringlets, a mantua dress in blue silk with lace collar and sleeves

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet, 1694-1778) at the Elysian Fields - Reception de Voltaire aux

Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet, 1694-1778) at the Elysian Fields - Reception de Voltaire aux champs Elysees by Henri
XEE4157833 Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet, 1694-1778) at the Elysian Fields - Reception de Voltaire aux champs Elysees by Henri IV (1553-1610): in the background Louis XIV, King of France

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Jean Racine (1639-1699) reading 'Athalie'before Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Francoise d Aubigne

Jean Racine (1639-1699) reading "Athalie"before Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Francoise d Aubigne
JLJ4689494 Jean Racine (1639-1699) reading " Athalie" before Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise (Madame) of Maintenon (1635-1719)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: A Louis XIV gilt-metal-mounted, pewter, tortoiseshell and stained horn-inlaid ebony

A Louis XIV gilt-metal-mounted, pewter, tortoiseshell and stained horn-inlaid ebony
5962775 A Louis XIV gilt-metal-mounted, pewter, tortoiseshell and stained horn-inlaid ebony, marquetry and parcel-gilt and silvered cabinet on stand, c.1660-80 by Gole

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Renaissance architecture: ceiling of the Kings Chamber Louis XIV (1638-1715)

Renaissance architecture: ceiling of the Kings Chamber Louis XIV (1638-1715)
JLJ4674955 Renaissance architecture: ceiling of the Kings Chamber Louis XIV (1638-1715) realized by Francisque Scibecq de Carpi (active between 1537 and 1560) in 1556

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Visit of Louis XIV to the Manufacture des Gobelins in the presence of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste)

Visit of Louis XIV to the Manufacture des Gobelins in the presence of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)
JLJ4643973 Visit of Louis XIV to the Manufacture des Gobelins in the presence of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683) (in profile)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Representation of 'Athalie 'by Jean Racine before Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Madame (Mariquise)

Representation of "Athalie "by Jean Racine before Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Madame (Mariquise)
XEE4170081 Representation of " Athalie " by Jean Racine before Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Madame (Mariquise) de Maintenon (Francoise d Aubigne, 1635-1719)"

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: View of the great gallery of Apollon at the Musee du Louvre (oil on canvas)

View of the great gallery of Apollon at the Musee du Louvre (oil on canvas)
6041497 View of the great gallery of Apollon at the Musee du Louvre (oil on canvas) by Duval, Victor (1795-1889); 56x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: When it was destroyed by fire)

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698 (etching)

L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698 (etching)
3740392 L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698 (etching) by Leclerc, Sebastien the Elder (1637-1714); 25.3x38.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Louis XIV, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Louis XIV, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206871 Louis XIV, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L: Louis XIV (1638-1715) 64th king 1643

Background imageLouis Xiv 14 Says The Sun King 1638 1715 Collection: Louis XIV bronze medal made by Molart (Molard) in 1650

Louis XIV bronze medal made by Molart (Molard) in 1650
JLJ4578970 Louis XIV bronze medal made by Molart (Molard) in 1650. by Molard, Michel (1641-1714); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris



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"Louis XIV: The Sun King Who Shaped an Era" Step into the grandeur of Louis XIV's reign as we explore the life and legacy of this influential monarch. Known as the Sun King, Louis XIV (1638-1715) reigned over France for 72 years, leaving an indelible mark on history. In "The Entry of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa into Arras, " a captivating oil painting from 1667, we witness the opulence surrounding their arrival. This lavish display symbolizes Louis XIV's desire to project his power and magnificence to all who beheld him. Colbert, one of his trusted advisors, presents members of the Royal Academy of Sciences in another masterpiece. Painted in 1667, this scene captures Louis XIV's commitment to intellectual pursuits and his patronage of arts and sciences. A full-length portrait from 1701 showcases Louis XIV at the height of his power. Adorned in regal attire with a commanding presence, he epitomizes absolute monarchy during this era. However, not all aspects were glamorous; scandal tainted his reign too. In "Affair of Poisons, " we glimpse into dark secrets involving black masses and illicit rituals that rocked French society during the late 17th century. Pierre Seguier's engraving immortalizes a moment when time almost stood still for Louis XIV – a poignant reminder that even kings are bound by mortality. Poetry and music celebrated Louis XIV's glory throughout his rule. Marble sculptures dedicated to him in 1686 serve as enduring tributes to his achievements as both warrior king and patron of arts. From grand arrivals at Vincennes Castle to proclamations crowning Philip as King of Spain in November 1700, these events shaped Europe's political landscape under Louis' astute leadership. Lastly, let us not forget love amidst politics - the marriage between Louis XIV and Maria Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain.