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Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667 (oil on canvas)
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Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4626852 Colbert Presenting the Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV in 1667 (oil on canvas) by Testelin, Henri (1616-95); 340x590 cm; Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683) introducing the members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV (1638-1715) in 1667. Around them, a map of geography, a celestial globe and a globe land and many items evoking scientif activities. Among the assembly are the Abbot Edme Mariotte, the Abbot Jean Picard, Constantin, Martin Cureau, Pierre de Carcavy and Huygens. Painting by Henri Testelin Huygens (1616-1695). 3, 4 x 5, 9 m.); Photo © Photo Josse
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Bourbon Dynasty Bourbons Dynasty Carte Geographique Colbert Colbert Jean Baptiste 1619 1683 Duke Of Bourbon Francaise Geographie Globe Terrestre House Of Bourbon France Jean Baptiste Colbert Litterature Livre Louis The Great Louis Xiv Louis Xiv King Of France 1638 1715 Louis Xiv Of France Politique Sous Louis Xiv The Sun King 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Homme Seventeeth Century
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This print captures the historic moment when Colbert, a prominent politician and statesman of 17th century France, presents the members of the Royal Academy of Sciences to Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King. Painted by Henri Testelin Huygens in oil on canvas, this grand artwork measures an impressive 340x590 cm and is housed in the Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon. The painting showcases a scene filled with intellectual curiosity and scientific exploration. Surrounding Colbert and Louis XIV are various items symbolizing scientific activities such as a map of geography, a celestial globe, and a terrestrial globe. Amongst the assembly are notable figures like Abbot Edme Mariotte, Abbot Jean Picard, Constantin Martin Cureau, Pierre de Carcavy, and Huygens himself. Louis XIV's reign was characterized by his patronage of arts and sciences. This painting highlights his interest in promoting knowledge through institutions like the Royal Academy of Sciences. The composition beautifully captures both power dynamics between Colbert and Louis XIV while emphasizing their shared passion for intellectual pursuits. Through this print from Fine Art Finder taken by Photo Josse, viewers can appreciate not only the artistic mastery behind Testelin's work but also gain insight into an important historical event that shaped France's cultural landscape during that time period.
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