Versailles Palace Collection

Louis XIV and Moliere having breakfast
Moliere at breakfast with Louis XIV at Versailles Palace. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a painting

Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo)
7423007 Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo) by Mansart, Jules Hardouin (1646-1708); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Hall of Mirrors)

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

Grand Fete, Palace of Versailles (engraving)
8633103 Grand Fete, Palace of Versailles (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Fete, Palace of Versailles)

A Hope for the New Year, the Spirit of Peace driving away the Demons of War (engraving)
8643290 A Hope for the New Year, the Spirit of Peace driving away the Demons of War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hope for the New Year)

Count von Moltke in his study in Versailles (engraving)
8664087 Count von Moltke in his study in Versailles (engraving) by Werner, Anton Alexander von (1843-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the hamlet of Marie-Antoinette, Versailles, 1910 (photo)
ELD4943280 View of the hamlet of Marie-Antoinette, Versailles, 1910 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the hamlet of Marie-Antoinette, Versailles (La maison de la reine dans le hameau)

The signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty, 1919 (photo)
2602166 The signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty, 1919 (photo); (add.info.: The signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty at the Hall of Mirrors 28th June 1919.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of the interior of the Grand Trianon, Versailles (photo)
ELD4943110 View of the interior of the Grand Trianon, Versailles (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the peristyle of the Grand Trianon in Versailles)

German delegation to the Versailles Peace conference
2602167 German delegation to the Versailles Peace conference; (add.info.: German delegation to the Versailles Peace conference at the Trianon Palace 1919.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871 (engraving)
538438 Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871 (engraving); (add.info.: After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871)

Versailles (engraving)
8638426 Versailles (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Versailles. Illustration for Dictionnaire Universel Illustre De La Geographie et Des Voyages)

French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving)
8650799 French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries)

French Revolution (1789-1799): Le Oath du Jeu de Paume in Versailles on 20 June 1789
ELD4876406 French Revolution (1789-1799): Le Oath du Jeu de Paume in Versailles on 20 June 1789) (French revolution; Tennis Court Oath on 20th June 1789)

French and Spanish Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving)
8644822 French and Spanish Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Notre-Dame De Jouy En Josas (engraving)
8642143 Notre-Dame De Jouy En Josas (engraving) by Clerget, Hubert (1818-1899); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notre-Dame De Jouy En Josas)

Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871. From The Graphic
538304 Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871. From The Graphic. (London, 1871)

Vase in the Park at Versailles, Daly (litho)
8624212 Vase in the Park at Versailles, Daly (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase in the Park at Versailles, Daly)

The Gallery of Battles, Versailles (engraving)
8647833 The Gallery of Battles, Versailles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gallery of Battles, Versailles)

The Grand Waterworks, Versailles (engraving)
8633105 The Grand Waterworks, Versailles (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Waterworks, Versailles)

The Grand Waterworks, Versailles (engraving)
8636723 The Grand Waterworks, Versailles (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Waterworks, Versailles)

The Industrial Arts in the 17th Century (engraving)
8644864 The Industrial Arts in the 17th Century (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts in the 17th Century)

Aerial photos of Paris: Versailles (b/w photo)
8673535 Aerial photos of Paris: Versailles (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Versailles)

Proclamation of the German Empire on 18/01/1871 in the Ice Gallery in Versailles following the French defeat during
AIS5362447 Proclamation of the German Empire on 18/01/1871 in the Ice Gallery in Versailles following the French defeat during the War of 1870 against Prussia

View of the Galerie des Glaces, Palais de Versailles, 1910 (photo)
ELD4943240 View of the Galerie des Glaces, Palais de Versailles, 1910 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Galerie des Glaces)

French Revolution (1789-1799): The Oath of the Jeu de Paume in Versailles on 20 June 1789)
ELD4852254 French Revolution (1789-1799): The Oath of the Jeu de Paume in Versailles on 20 June 1789). End of the 19th century (chromolithograph).; Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XIV Driving his Coach in the Park of Versailles, 1870 (w/c and gouache with graphite underdrawing)
XOS5884082 Louis XIV Driving his Coach in the Park of Versailles, 1870 (w/c and gouache with graphite underdrawing) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); 33.7x53.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Hall of Mirrors in versailles, 1910 (photo)
2910429 Hall of Mirrors in versailles, 1910 (photo) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) & Le Vau, Louis (1612-70); (add.info.: Hall of Mirrors, Versailles, France 1910.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo)
7423001 Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo) by Mansart, Jules Hardouin (1646-1708); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Hall of Mirrors)

Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo)
7423013 Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo) by Mansart, Jules Hardouin (1646-1708); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Hall of Mirrors)

Bust of Louis XIV, 1665 (marble sculpture)
7422948 Bust of Louis XIV, 1665 (marble sculpture) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

War Salon in The Palace of versailles. Louis XIV in the War salon, 17th century (marble relief)
7422950 War Salon in The Palace of versailles. Louis XIV in the War salon, 17th century (marble relief) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon

Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo)
7423000 Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo) by Mansart, Jules Hardouin (1646-1708); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Hall of Mirrors)

The Tennis Court Oath, 20th June 1789, detail, 1791 (oil on canvas)
7425506 The Tennis Court Oath, 20th June 1789, detail, 1791 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 65x88.7 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Bust of Louis XIV, 1665 (marble sculpture)
7422951 Bust of Louis XIV, 1665 (marble sculpture) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

The Tennis Court Oath, 20th June 1789, detail, 1791 (oil on canvas)
7425507 The Tennis Court Oath, 20th June 1789, detail, 1791 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 65x88.7 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo)
7423008 Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo) by Mansart, Jules Hardouin (1646-1708); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Hall of Mirrors)

Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo)
7422994 Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo) by Mansart, Jules Hardouin (1646-1708); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Hall of Mirrors)

Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo)
7423028 Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (photo) by Mansart, Jules Hardouin (1646-1708); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Hall of Mirrors)

France, Paris, Versailles, Palace de Versailles, Detail of Royal Crown on Main Gateway

View of the Palace of Versailles, from the main square, 1684 (engraving)
XOS5872154 View of the Palace of Versailles, from the main square, 1684 (engraving) by Silvestre, Israel (1621-1691); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Israel Silvestre (1621-1691))

View of the Palace and the Tuileries gardens, from the Queens courtyard, 1673 (engraving)
XOS5872152 View of the Palace and the Tuileries gardens, from the Queens courtyard, 1673 (engraving) by Silvestre, Israel (1621-1691); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Palace of Versailles, view from the avenue of the Dragon fountain, 1676 (engraving)
XOS5872151 The Palace of Versailles, view from the avenue of the Dragon fountain, 1676 (engraving) by Silvestre, Israel (1621-1691); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

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Back view of ladys grey promenade dress, engraved by Dupin, plate no
STC427873 Back view of ladys grey promenade dress, engraved by Dupin, plate no.38 from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Le Clerc

Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and first German Emperor (1797-1888), is recognised as the Kaiser of the newly united German
725476 Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and first German Emperor (1797-1888), is recognised as the Kaiser of the newly united German Empire at the Treaty of Versailles in 1871 (colour litho) by Rohling

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Step into the opulent world of Versailles Palace, where history and grandeur intertwine. Imagine Louis XIV, the Sun King himself, sharing a breakfast with the renowned playwright Moliere, discussing their latest artistic endeavors. The Kings cabinet de travail at Versailles offers a glimpse into his private study, where decisions that shaped nations were made. Nancy Mitford's book 'The Sun King' brings to life the magnificence of this iconic palace. Engraved views from 1684 showcase the breathtaking beauty of Versailles, with its ornate architecture and meticulously manicured gardens. From the main square to the Queens courtyard and avenue of Dragon fountain, every corner exudes regal splendor. As you approach through the Main Gateway adorned with a royal crown detail, you can't help but be awestruck by Pierre Patel's painting capturing both palace and gardens in all their glory, and is no wonder that visitors have been captivated by this sight since 1668. Even fashion finds its place in Versailles' allure. A back view of a lady's grey promenade dress engraved by Dupin transports us to an era when elegance was paramount. But it wasn't just France that found significance within these walls; Wilhelm I became Kaiser at Treaty of Versailles in 1871, marking Germany's unification as he stood on this historic ground. Amidst all this grandeur stands Flora herself - a statue dating back to 1672-1674 adorning Flora Basin in the park surrounding Versailles Palace. Her presence adds an ethereal touch to an already enchanting landscape. Versailles Palace remains an enduring symbol of power and beauty throughout centuries. Its allure continues to draw visitors from around the world who seek to immerse themselves in its rich history and experience firsthand what it means to live like royalty.