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The King ruling by himself, 1661

Charles Le Brun

Palace of Versailles

Palace of Versailles
Versailles, France

This painting was “the principal key to everything”. The King is in the centre, seated on his throne, holding the “tiller of the state” in his right hand. The three Graces around him symbolise the talents that Heaven has granted him.

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