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Birds eye view done in the year Louis XIV died, as his soul would have seen it for the last time as he ascended to Heaven. Date: 1715
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1715 Ascended Died Heaven Soul Versailles Year
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1. Title: A Regal Farewell: A Bird's Eye View of Versailles Palace as Louis XIV Ascended to Heaven (1715) 2. Description: This bird's eye view of the magnificent Versailles Palace, taken in the year 1715, invites us to imagine the final moments of King Louis XIV of France as he ascended to heaven. As the Sun King drew his last breath, his soul was said to have been granted a breathtaking view of his opulent creation one last time. The image captures the grandeur and splendor of the palace in its entirety, with the sprawling gardens, intricately designed fountains, and the majestic Château itself, all bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. The intricate details of the palace's architecture, from the intricately carved balconies to the meticulously manicured gardens, are a testament to the extravagance and vision of the monarch who ruled France for over seven decades. Louis XIV's reign, which spanned from 1643 to 1715, saw the transformation of Versailles from a modest hunting lodge into the epitome of royal opulence and power. The palace became the center of the French monarchy, and the king's court, with its lavish entertainments and grandeur, set the standard for European royalty. As the sun sets on this iconic image, we are reminded of the enduring legacy of Louis XIV and the indelible mark he left on the history of France and European royalty. This bird's eye view offers a unique perspective on the grandeur of Versailles and the majesty of the Sun King's reign, making it a must-have for any history or art enthusiast's collection. 3. Keywords: Versailles Palace, France, 1715, bird's eye view, Louis XIV, Sun King, soul, heaven, grandeur, opulence, royalty, history, European, architecture, gardens, fountains, transformation, hunting lodge, French monarchy, lavish entertainments, European royalty, legacy, enduring, mark, history, art, enthusiast.
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