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Caricature depicting Louis XIV as Apollo in his chariot, 1701 (etching)
XOS1123790 Caricature depicting Louis XIV as Apollo in his chariot, 1701 (etching) by Hooghe, Romeyn de (d.1708); 10.2x13.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Louis XIV (1638-1715) King of France.
FranAzoise d AubignA©, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719) second wife of Louis XIV.
The King is portrayed as old and fragile Apollo, while being led by Madame de Maintenon riding a chariot, is attacked by a lion (William III). An eagle (the Empire) grabs the reins.
); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12708106
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Chariot Constellations Crippled Crutches Sun God Sun King
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating allure of history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Caricature depicting Louis XIV as Apollo in his Chariot, an etching masterpiece by Romeyn de Hooghe. This intriguing work of art, originally housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, showcases the Sun King's regal persona, brilliantly transformed into the Greek god of the sun, Apollo. Add a touch of historical grandeur and whimsy to your space with this stunning, museum-quality print from Media Storehouse's extensive Fine Art Finder collection, brought to you by Bridgeman Images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.6cm x 42cm (22.3" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This etching, titled "Caricature depicting Louis XIV as Apollo in his chariot" offers a whimsical and satirical portrayal of the famous Sun King. Created by Romeyn de Hooghe in 1701, this print measures 10.2x13.6 cm and is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. In this artwork, Louis XIV is depicted as an aged and fragile Apollo, the Greek god associated with the sun. He sits atop a grand chariot while being led by his second wife, Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon. However, their journey is far from peaceful as they are attacked by a lion symbolizing William III of England. Adding to the symbolism, an eagle representing the Empire grabs hold of the reins. This cleverly portrays Louis XIV's struggle to maintain control over his vast kingdom during his later years. The artist's use of caricature highlights not only Louis XIV's physical decline but also comments on political power dynamics within aristocracy. The inclusion of constellations adds another layer of meaning to this intricate composition. Overall, this print offers a fascinating glimpse into both historical events and artistic techniques prevalent during that era. It serves as a reminder that even powerful rulers like Louis XIV were subject to criticism and satire through art forms such as caricature.
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