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Figure of the Royal Magnificence, Immortality and Progress in the Fine Arts

René-Antoine Houasse1683

Palace of Versailles

Palace of Versailles
Versailles, France

The decor of the vault illustrates in an allegorical manner the magnificence of Louis XIV through the finest objects of his collection.

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  • Title: Figure of the Royal Magnificence, Immortality and Progress in the Fine Arts
  • Creator: René Antoine Houasse
  • Creator Lifespan: 1645 - 1710
  • Creator Death Place: Paris, France
  • Creator Birth Place: Paris, France
  • Date Created: 1683
  • Physical Dimensions: w3000 x h4000 mm
  • Type: Painting
  • Medium: Paint on plaster
  • Style: French painting, 17th century
  • Provenance: Painted in 1683 to decorate the entrance room to the Cabinet des Médailles.
  • Original Title: Figure de la Magnificence royale, de l'Immortalité et du Progrès dans les Beaux-Arts
Palace of Versailles

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