THEATRE: STAGE SET, 1664. Set by C. Vigarani for a play performed during the Pleasures

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THEATRE: STAGE SET, 1664. Set by C. Vigarani for a play performed during the Pleasures

THEATRE: STAGE SET, 1664.
Set by C. Vigarani for a play performed during the Pleasures of the Enchanted Island (Plaisirs de l Ile Enchantee) festival held by King Louis XIV at the Palace of Versailles, 9 May 1664. Engraving by Israel Sylvestre

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1664 Audience Chateau Entertainment Festival Israel Louis Xiv Palace Palestine Palestinian Pleasure Sea Monster Stage Versailles Water Sylvestre

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the grandeur of a stage set designed by C. Vigarani for a play performed during the Pleasures of the Enchanted Island festival held at the Palace of Versailles in 1664. The festival, organized by King Louis XIV, was known for its extravagant entertainment and enchanting scenes. In this particular scene, we see an elaborate exterior stage set with a stunning sea monster as its centerpiece. The attention to detail is remarkable; every element seems meticulously crafted to transport the audience into a world of fantasy and wonder. The engraving by Israel Sylvestre beautifully captures the essence of this magical moment in time. As we gaze upon this image, we can almost hear the murmurs of excitement from the French audience who gathered at Versailles on that fateful day in May 1664. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into their joyous experience as they immersed themselves in this theatrical spectacle. It is fascinating to think about how such artistic creations were able to captivate audiences centuries ago and continue to do so today through prints like these. This print serves as a testament to both human creativity and our timeless fascination with entertainment and pleasure.

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