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Nicolas Fouquet, Finance Minister to Louis XIV of France, 17th century (1894). Artist: Robert NanteuilNicolas Fouquet (1615-1680), Viscount of Melun and of Vaux, Marquis of Belle Isle, Finance Minister to Louis XIV of France, 17th century (1894)
The King Louis XIV (as a Roman emperor), after 1678, (1939). Louis XIV (1638-1715), known as Louis the Great was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled as King of France from 1643 until his
La Tete De Flore (Madame Deshayes), 1769, (1913). Artist: Louis Marin BonnetLa Tete De Flore (Madame Deshayes), 1769, (1913). Catherine Deshayes Monvoisin, known as La Voisin, (c1640-1680), French fortune teller and poisoner. After Francois Boucher (1703-1770)
Churchill Before Maestricht, 24 June 1673, (c1880). Artists: Unknown, John Churchill, 1st Duke of MarlboroughChurchill Before Maestricht, 24 June 1673, (c1880). The Siege of Mstricht (11-30 June 1673) ended when Jacques de Fariaux, governor of the Dutch garrison
Louise Marie Anne de Bourbon, (1674-1681), illegitimate daughter of Louis XIV, c1680, (1911). Artist: Pierre MignardLouise Marie Anne de Bourbon, Legitimee de France, Mademoiselle de Tours (1674-1681), illegitimate daughter of Louis XIV (1638-1715) of France, c1680
Louise de la Valliere, (1644-1710), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldLouise de la Valliere, (1644-1710). The Duchess de la Valliere as Flora. Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710) was a mistress of King Louis XIV of France
Jean Bart (1650-1702) at the Court of Louis XIV (1638-1715), c. 1910sJean Bart a la cour de Louis XIV, Jean Bart (1650-1702) at the Court of Louis XIV (1638-1715). Jean Bart was a French naval commander
Chateau de Marly, France, 1722 (1882-1884). Marly was built for Louis XIV as a smaller retreat from his grand palace at Versailles
The return of the Grand Conde to Versailles, 1674 (1882-1884). Louis de Bourbon, Prince de Conde (1621-1686) was a French general known as the Grand Conde because of his military prowess
Sun King theatre costume, and King Louis XIV of France, 1882-1884. Although Louis (1638-1715) inherited the French crown in 1643
Louis XIV, King of France, 1701 (1956). Although Louis (1638-1715) inherited the French crown in 1643, he did not actually take the reigns of power until the death of his Chief Minister
James II taking leave of Louis XIV, 1680s, (19th century). The French and English kings. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Volume IV, (Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co, London)
Scene from a French court, c19th century. Possibly featuring King louis XIV
Palace of Versailles, France, 1893. Artist: John L StoddardPalace of Versailles, France, 1893. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, (The Werner Company, Chicago, c1893)
Louis XIV dismisses Nicolas Fouquet, 1898. Artist: LaplanteLouis XIV dismisses Nicolas Fouquet, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Small Dress Fan, 1901Small Dress Fan, 190. A small dress fan of the Louis XIV (1638-1715) period. From The Connoisseur, Vol. I by [Otto Limited, London, 1901]
The Porte Saint-Denis, Paris, France, 1820. Artist: Henry HobsonThe Porte Saint-Denis, Paris, France, 1820. The Porte Saint-Denis is a triumphal arch erected in 1672 to commemorate Louis XIVs victories on the Rhine
The youth of Louis XIV, c1920s
The old age of Louis XIV, c1920s
James II taking leave of Louis XIV of France, 1689. After he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, James II went into exile in France, where he was welcomed by Louis XIV
Francoise d Aubigne, and the Duchess of Bourgogne. Artist: Pierre MignardFrancoise d Aubigne, and the Duchess of Bourgogne. A plate from Galrie Histque de Versailles
Maria Theresa of Spain, wife of Louis XIV of France, (late 17th century). Artist: Etienne DesrochersMaria Theresa of Spain, wife of Louis XIV of France, (late 17th century). Portrait of Maria Theresa of Spain (1638-1683), queen consort of King Louis XIV of France, the Sun King
Louis XIVs audience to the Papal ambassador Sigismondo Chigi, 29 July 1664, (1903). Artist: Charles le BrunLouis XIVs audience to the Papal ambassador Sigismondo Chigi, 29 July 1664, (1903). The meeting was held at Fontainebleau. From the Gobelin tapestry by Charles Lebrun
Louis XIV, King of France, (1805). Artist: King Louis XIV of FranceLouis XIV, King of France, (1805). Although Louis (1638-1715) inherited the French crown in 1643, he did not actually take the reigns of power until the death of his Chief Minister, Cardinal Mazarin
Louis XIV, King of France, (19th century). Artist: King Louis XIV of FranceLouis XIV, King of France, (19th century). Although Louis (1638-1715) inherited the French crown in 1643, he did not actually take the reigns of power until the death of his Chief Minister
Letter from Louis XIV of France to Mary of Modena, 24th June 1688. Artist: King Louis XIV of FranceLetter from Louis XIV of France to Mary of Modena, 24th June 1688. Letter written in French from Versailles by King Louis XIV of France to Mary of Modena, Queen of James II of Great Britain
Woman in Costume of the Time of Louis XIV, (1885). A woman about to enter a sedan chair gives money to a beggar on crutches. Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, ruled France 1643-1715
The Grand Trianon, (1885). Artist: RigaudThe Grand Trianon, (1885). Illustration based on an original drawing by Rigaud. The Grand Trianon was built near Versailles by Louis XIV (ruled 1643-1715)
French costume: Louis XIV, Louis XV, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1668-1760, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)
The Porte Saint Denis, Paris, c1900. The triumphal arch was commissioned by Louis XIV to commemorate his military victories, and was built 1671-1674
The Chamber of King Louis XIV in Versailles, 1654. Artist: Jean le PautreThe Chamber of King Louis XIV in Versailles, 1654. Found in the collection of the Museum of Private Collections in A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Portrait of Duchess de la Valliere as Flora, 17th century. Artist: Pierre MignardPortrait of Duchess de la Valliere as Flora, 17th century. Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710) was a mistress of King Louis XIV of France
Louis XIV and the Sister of Charity. Artist: GH AdcockLouis XIV and the Sister of Charity. Although Louis (1638-1715) inherited the French crown in 1643, he did not actually take the reigns of power until the death of his Chief Minister
Royal Court, Palace of Versailles, near Paris, 1829. Artist: ByrneRoyal Court, Palace of Versailles, near Paris, 1829
Palace of Versailles, near Paris, 1829. Artist: ByrnePalace of Versailles, near Paris, 1829. The facade facing the gardens
The Marly Machine, 18th century. Louis XIV of France had this machine constructed on the banks of the Seine to pump water from the river to his chateaux at Versailles and Marly
Equestrian Statue of King Louis XIV, 1670. Artist: Gian Lorenzo BerniniEquestrian Statue of King Louis XIV, 1670. Found in the collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome
Protective measures for the statue of Louis XIV, Paris, 1940
The Siamese Ambassadors before the King, 1686. Artist: Charles le BrunThe Siamese Ambassadors before the King, 1686. On 1 September 1686, with great pomp and ceremony, Louis XIV (1638-1715) received the ambassadors of the king of Siam, Phra Narai
The Glory of Louis XIV - Triumph of Time, 17th century. Artist: Baldassare FranceschiniThe Glory of Louis XIV - Triumph of Time, 17th century. From the Musee National du Chateau, Versailles, France
Louis XIV Presenting Peace to Europe, early 18th century. Artist: Francois LemoyneLouis XIV Presenting Peace to Europe, early 18th century. Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France from 1643, known as The Sun King (Le Roi Soleil)
Bust of Louis XIV, Salon de Diane, Grand Apartment, Chateau de Versailles, France, 17th century
Passage of the King and the Regent, the Place Royale, c1655. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris
Paris Observatory in the time of Louis XIV, 17th century (1870). In 1669 Louis engaged the Italian astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini (1625-1712) to construct and direct the observatory
Apartment of Louis XIV at Versailles, 17th century
Statue of Louis XIV as a Roman Emperor, 17th centuryStatue of Louis XIV as a Roman Emperor at the Palace of Versailles, 17th century
Louis XIV leads the assault of Valenciennes, 17th centuryLouis XIV leads the assault of Valenciennes on 17th May 1677. This painting is from the Gallery of Battles at Versailles
Hall of War at Versailles, 17th centuryHall of War at Versailles, showing the ceiling of Victorious France, 17th century