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Web Gallery of Art: Louis Xiv Arriving in the Camp in Front of Maastricht
An image of "Louis XIV Arriving in the Camp in front of Maastricht", created by Adam Frans Van Der Meulen, c. 1675 (Oil on canvas, 230 x 332 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: King Louis Xiv
An image of "King Louis XIV", created by Antoine Coysevox, c. 1680 (Marble).
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Web Gallery of Art: Louis Xiv
An image of "Louis XIV", created by Antoine Coysevox, c. 1686 (Bronze, height 89 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Louis Xiv
An image of "Louis XIV", created by Antoine Coysevox, c. 1686 (Marble, height 74 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Louis Xiv
An image of "Louis XIV", created by Pierre Puget, c. 1688 (Marble medallion, diameter: 66 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Equestrian Statue of Louis Xiv
An image of "Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV", created by Francois Girardon, c. 1699 (Bronze).
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Web Gallery of Art: Louis Xiv
An image of "Louis XIV", created by Antoine Coysevox, c. 1708 (Marble).
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Web Gallery of Art: Louis Xiv Visiting the Gobelins Factory
An image of "Louis XIV Visiting the Gobelins Factory", created by Charles Le Brunz (Black chalk, 580 x 928 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Fame Reviving the History of Louis Xiv
An image of "Fame Reviving the History of Louis XIV", created by Domenico Guidiz (Bronze).
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Web Gallery of Art: Ceremonial Entry of Louis Xiv and Marie Therese Into Paris
An image of "The Ceremonial Entry of Louis XIV and Marie-Therese into Paris in 1660", created by Jean Le Pautrez (Engraving).
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Web Gallery of Art: Ceremonial Entry of Louis Xiv and Marie Therese Into Paris
An image of "The Ceremonial Entry of Louis XIV and Marie-Therese into Paris in 1660", created by Jean Le Pautrez (Engraving).
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Web Gallery of Art: Ceremonial Entry of Louis Xiv and Marie Therese Into Paris
An image of "The Ceremonial Entry of Louis XIV and Marie-Therese into Paris in 1660", created by Jean I Marotz (Engraving).
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Colbert Presenting the Members of Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis Xiv in 1667
An image of "Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667", created by Henri Testelinz (Oil on canvas, 348 x 590 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Louis Xiv
An image of "Louis XIV", created by Charles Le Brunz (Pastel on grey paper, 52 x 40 cm).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louis Xiv
King of France and King of Navarre from May 14, 1643 until his death. He inherited the Crown at the age of four, but he did not actually assume personal control of the government until the death of his chief minister, Jules Cardinal...
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Public Establishment of the Museum: Welcome to the Palace of Versailles
Take a fascinating tour of the Palace of Versailles and learn much about French history, art, architecture and culture from the time of the Sun King, Louis XIV, to the French Revolution. Included are beautiful photos of this...
Boston College
Baroque Architecture: Versailles
This website contains a brief description of the architects and construction of Versailles. The site also provides a number of images, including images of the gardens and surrounding area.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: War of the Spanish Succession
Wikipedia gives a great account of the War of the Spanish Succession, with links to related information. The article discusses the origins, the progression of the war, the Peace of Utrecht, as well as the participants and major generals.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Path to Royal Absolutism
The Library of Congress presents the "Political and cultural history of France from 1498 to 1661" France's Renaissance, eight civil wars, and the Bourbons. Also click on "The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy," for history from the...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Rococo Style
This website gives the history of the Rococo, a style of decoration in Europe and France in the 18th century. It applies to other forms of art, but not architecture. Provides related links.
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The Rise and Fall of the Absolute Monarchy
An excellent explanation of the rise of Louis XIV and the concurrent cultural influence of France throughout Europe.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Longitude at Sea
This site from the Galileo Project of the Rice University provides an in-depth look at the historic problems figuring out longitude. Links are provided throughout this article along with pictures, making this a great site to check out.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: The Bourbons and the Enlightment
This resource provides some brief information on the Bourbons and the enlightment.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Oboe
This short article on the oboe includes information on the development of this instrument as well as a sound clip (in AIFF format and RealAudio format) and references for further reading and research.
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