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The Town and Chateau of Versailles from the Butte de Montboron, where Louis XIV
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The Town and Chateau of Versailles from the Butte de Montboron, where Louis XIV
XIR159162 The Town and Chateau of Versailles from the Butte de Montboron, where Louis XIV (1638-1715) with Louvois, Mansart and Le Notre Saw the Water Arrive from the Marly Machine into the Reservoirs, 1688 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Jean-Baptiste (1659-1735); 260x184 cm; Chateau du Grand Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: La Ville et le Chateau de Versailles, vue prise de la butte de Montboron, ou Louis XIV entoure de Louvois, Mansart et Le Notre, voit arriver l eau de la machine de Marly dans les reservoirs; constructed to pump water from the Seine; Mansart - designer of Versailles; Le Notre - landscape architect; ); French, out of copyright
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This print captures the grandeur and innovation of Versailles, as seen from the Butte de Montboron. In this historic moment frozen in time, we witness Louis XIV, accompanied by his trusted companions Louvois, Mansart, and Le Notre, observing the arrival of water from the Marly Machine into the reservoirs. The painting itself is a masterpiece by Jean-Baptiste Martin, measuring an impressive 260x184 cm. It now resides in Chateau du Grand Trianon at Versailles, France. The exquisite details and vibrant colors bring to life the opulence of this iconic palace. At its core, this image represents more than just a beautiful landscape; it symbolizes engineering marvels and technological advancements of its time. The Marly Machine was constructed to pump water from the Seine River into these very reservoirs that Louis XIV gazes upon with awe. Mansart's genius as a designer shines through in every aspect of Versailles' architecture while Le Notre's mastery as a landscape architect is evident in the meticulously manicured gardens surrounding them. As you admire this remarkable piece of artistry captured by Fine Art Finder and made available through Bridgeman Images, let yourself be transported back to an era where innovation met extravagance on an unprecedented scale.
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