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Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Louis XVI Distributing Alms to the Poor Peasants in the Winter of 1788

Louis XVI Distributing Alms to the Poor Peasants in the Winter of 1788 , c. 1817. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France.

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Pedro Martir de Veciana y de Miro (Pere Martir)

Pedro Martir de Veciana y de Miro (Pere Martir)
Pedro Martir de Veciana y de Miro (Pere Martir de Veciana i de Miro) (Valls, 1771-Tarragona, 1836)

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Frederick VII of Denmark (1808-1863). King of

Frederick VII of Denmark (1808-1863). King of Denmark (1848-1863). Portrait. Drawing by C. Legrand. Lithography by J. Donon. Detail. Reyes Contemporaneos (Contemporary Kings). Volume III

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Frederick VII of Denmark (1808-1863). King of

Frederick VII of Denmark (1808-1863). King of Denmark (1848-1863). Portrait. Drawing by C. Legrand. Lithography by J. Donon. Reyes Contemporaneos (Contemporary Kings). Volume III

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Infographic about the Palace of Versailles (Paris)

Infographic about the Palace of Versailles (Paris), where Louis XIV lived (from 1677 until the French Revolution), its gardens and halls. QuarkXPress (.qxp); Adobe InDesign (.indd); 4960x3188

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Louis XI (1423-1483), nicknamed the Prudent

Louis XI (1423-1483), nicknamed the Prudent. King of France (1461-1483). Portrait. Engraving by Geoffroy. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume IV, 1856

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Louis XI (1423-1483), nicknamed the Prudent

Louis XI (1423-1483), nicknamed the Prudent. King of France (1461-1483). Portrait. Engraving by Geoffroy. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume IV, 1856

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833)

Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Portrait. Engraving by Masson. Lithographed by Magin Pujadas. Detail. Historia General de Espana, by Modesto Lafuente. Volume V

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833)

Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Portrait. Engraving by Masson. Lithographed by Magin Pujadas. Historia General de Espana, by Modesto Lafuente. Volume V

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Charles III (1716-1788). King of Spain. Bourbon dynasty

Charles III (1716-1788). King of Spain. Bourbon dynasty. Portrait. Engraving by Masson. Lithographed by Magin Pujadas. Historia General de Espana, by Modesto Lafuente. Volume IV

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Charles III (1716-1788). King of Spain. Bourbon dynasty

Charles III (1716-1788). King of Spain. Bourbon dynasty. Portrait. Engraving by Masson. Lithographed by Magin Pujadas. Detail. Historia General de Espana, by Modesto Lafuente. Volume IV

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Luis Fernandez de Cordoba y Valcarcel (1798-1840)

Luis Fernandez de Cordoba y Valcarcel (1798-1840). Spanish lieutenant general

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: First Carlist War (1833-1840). Monastic uprising

First Carlist War (1833-1840). Monastic uprising
Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Monastic uprising

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833)

Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Portrait. Engraving by Jose Gomez. Detail. Panorama Espanol, Cronica Contemporanea. Madrid, 1842

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833)

Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Portrait. Engraving by Jose Gomez. Panorama Espanol, Cronica Contemporanea. Madrid, 1842

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Catherine I of Russia (1684-1727)

Catherine I of Russia (1684-1727). She became the second wife of Peter the Great and Empress of Russia (1725-1727). Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Pannier

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Catherine I of Russia (1684-1727)

Catherine I of Russia (1684-1727). She became the second wife of Peter the Great and Empress of Russia (1725-1727). Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Pannier

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Catherine the Great or Catherine II (1729-1796)

Catherine the Great or Catherine II (1729-1796). Empress of Rusia from 1762 to 1796. Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Lesueur. History of Russia by Jean Marie Chopin (1796-1870)

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Peter the Great (1672-1725)

Peter the Great (1672-1725)
Peter I, byname Peter the Great, Russian in full Pyotr Alekseyevich (1672-1725). Tsar and Emperor of al the Russias. Potrait, detail. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Moret

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Catherine the Great suggests Peter III surrender with Turks

Catherine the Great suggests Peter III surrender with Turks
Russo-Turkish War (1768-1774). Catherine the Great (1729-1796) suggests Peter III of Russia (1728-1762) surrender with the Turks. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Chaillot

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Peter the Great (1672-1725)

Peter the Great (1672-1725)
Peter I, byname Peter the Great, Russian in full Pyotr Alekseyevich (1672-1725). Tsar and Emperor of al the Russias. Potrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Moret

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Elizabeth of Russia (1709-1762). Empress of Russia

Elizabeth of Russia (1709-1762). Empress of Russia (1741-1762). Daughter of Peter the Great. Portrait, detail. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Manceau

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Artist from the time of Louis XV

Artist from the time of Louis XV, painting a portrait of a Marquise, 1860s. Found in the Collection of the Arts & Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) of Uzbekistan

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793)

Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793), Second Half of the 18th cen. Found in the Collection of the State Museum of Ceramics and Country estate of 18th cen. Kuskovo, Moscow

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1660. Creator: Mignard, Pierre, (after)

Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1660. Creator: Mignard, Pierre, (after)
Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1660. Found in the Collection of the Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne

Portrait of Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675). Private Collection

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: The solemn entry of Louis XIV, King of France and Queen Maria Theresa into Douai

The solemn entry of Louis XIV, King of France and Queen Maria Theresa into Douai, c1667. Private Collection

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Arrival of Louis XIV preceded by his guardsmen at the old palace of Versailles

Arrival of Louis XIV preceded by his guardsmen at the old palace of Versailles, 1669. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l'Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715)

Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715). Found in the Collection of the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Madame de Pompadour, 1759. Creator: Boucher, François (1703-1770)

Madame de Pompadour, 1759. Creator: Boucher, François (1703-1770)
Madame de Pompadour, 1759. Found in the Collection of the The Wallace Collection

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793)

Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793), Late 18th cent.. Private Collection

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: The Siege of Besancon by the Army of Louis XIV in 1674

The Siege of Besancon by the Army of Louis XIV in 1674, c1680. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Madame de Montespan playing the Harp, . Creator: Netscher; Caspar; (after) (1639-1684)

Madame de Montespan playing the Harp, . Creator: Netscher; Caspar; (after) (1639-1684)
Madame de Montespan playing the Harp, . Found in the Collection of the Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette in the Temple of Venus at the Château de Presles

Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette in the Temple of Venus at the Château de Presles
Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette in the Temple of Venus at the Chateau de Presles, 1787. Found in the Collection of the Private Collection

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793), 1791-1792. Creator: Kucharski

Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793), 1791-1792. Creator: Kucharski
Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793), 1791-1792. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: PATINO, Jose (1666-1736). English statesman who served as acting First Secretary of State during the reign of Phillip V

PATINO, Jose (1666-1736). English statesman who served as acting First Secretary of State during the reign of Phillip V
CUL4868502 PATINO, Jose (1666-1736). English statesman who served as acting First Secretary of State during the reign of Phillip V. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: MOURA, Cristobal of (1538-1613)

MOURA, Cristobal of (1538-1613)
CUL4860211 MOURA, Cristobal of (1538-1613). English politician at the service of Spain. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: LARDIZABAL Y URIBE, Miguel de (1744-1824). Spanish political (engraving)

LARDIZABAL Y URIBE, Miguel de (1744-1824). Spanish political (engraving)
CUL4859969 LARDIZABAL Y URIBE, Miguel de (1744-1824). Spanish political (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: LARDIZABAL Y URIBE, Miguel de (1744-1824). Spanish political

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Spain. Second Carlist War. Sacking of Canet by Forcadell's carlist troops (engraving)

Spain. Second Carlist War. Sacking of Canet by Forcadell's carlist troops (engraving)
CUL4936707 Spain. Second Carlist War. Sacking of Canet by Forcadell's carlist troops (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Madrid. National Library); AIC

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: TORRIJOS, Jose Maria de (1791-1831)

TORRIJOS, Jose Maria de (1791-1831)
CUL4931904 TORRIJOS, Jose Maria de (1791-1831). Spanish military and political liberal who fought in the War of Spanish Independence (lithograph); Photo © GaPel/AIC

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Dom Miguel (1802-1866). King of Portugal (1828-1834)

Dom Miguel (1802-1866). King of Portugal (1828-1834)
CUL4874439 Dom Miguel (1802-1866). King of Portugal (1828-1834). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI

The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI
CUL4877736 The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI, Giovanni Battista (1690-1764). Royal Palace of Madrid. 1738-1755. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: BORBON Y DE BRAGANZA, Sebastian Maria Gabriel of (1811-1875) (engraving)

BORBON Y DE BRAGANZA, Sebastian Maria Gabriel of (1811-1875) (engraving)
CUL4936641 BORBON Y DE BRAGANZA, Sebastian Maria Gabriel of (1811-1875) (engraving); (add.info.: BORBON Y DE BRAGANZA, Sebastian Maria Gabriel of (1811-1875)

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Chariot of Fire, 1747 (painting)

Chariot of Fire, 1747 (painting)
CUL4934780 Chariot of Fire, 1747 (painting); 135x292 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville, Spain; (add.info.: By MARTINEZ)

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: ALBERONI, Giulio (1664-1752). Italian cardinal and statesman of Philip V of Spain

ALBERONI, Giulio (1664-1752). Italian cardinal and statesman of Philip V of Spain
CUL4875485 ALBERONI, Giulio (1664-1752). Italian cardinal and statesman of Philip V of Spain. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: FERDINAND VII of Spain (1784-1833)

FERDINAND VII of Spain (1784-1833)
CUL4872645 FERDINAND VII of Spain (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Spain (1823)

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: CARLOS VI, Carlos Luis de Borbon y Braganza (engraving)

CARLOS VI, Carlos Luis de Borbon y Braganza (engraving)
CUL4847339 CARLOS VI, Carlos Luis de Borbon y Braganza (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: CARLOS VI, Carlos Luis de Borbon y Braganza (1818-1861)

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: CABRERA Y GRINO, Ramon (1806-1877). Spanish Carlist military man (engraving)

CABRERA Y GRINO, Ramon (1806-1877). Spanish Carlist military man (engraving)
CUL4936891 CABRERA Y GRINO, Ramon (1806-1877). Spanish Carlist military man (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: First Carlist War)

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: CARRILLO DE ALBORNOZ Y MONTIEL

CARRILLO DE ALBORNOZ Y MONTIEL
CUL4861638 CARRILLO DE ALBORNOZ Y MONTIEL, Jose (1671-1747). Spanish politician and military man. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaquin (1778-1844), Spanish prelate (engraving)

ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaquin (1778-1844), Spanish prelate (engraving)
CUL4936087 ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaquin (1778-1844), Spanish prelate (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Madrid. National Library); AIC

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of King Louis XIV of France and Navarre (1638-1715)

Portrait of King Louis XIV of France and Navarre (1638-1715), c.1700. Private Collection

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Inauguration of the statue of Louis XV

Inauguration of the statue of Louis XV. on the square of the same name in Paris on June 20, 1763, 1763. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Audience with the French King Louis XIV

Audience with the French King Louis XIV.. Private Collection

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: King Louis XV (1710-1774) child granting letters of nobility to the city body in 1716

King Louis XV (1710-1774) child granting letters of nobility to the city body in 1716, 1716. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of the King Louis XVI (1754-1793)

Portrait of the King Louis XVI (1754-1793), 1782-1783. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of Françoise d'Aubigné

Portrait of Françoise d'Aubigné
Portrait of Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719), after 1694. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Vue du char funèbre de la translation à Saint-Denis des corps de Louis XVI et de la

Vue du char funèbre de la translation à Saint-Denis des corps de Louis XVI et de la
Vue du char funebre de la translation a Saint-Denis des corps de Louis XVI et de la... 1817-1824. Private Collection

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of Archduchess Maria Antonia (Marie-Antoinette) of Austria (1755-1793)

Portrait of Archduchess Maria Antonia (Marie-Antoinette) of Austria (1755-1793), Queen of France, 18th century. Private Collection

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: An Allegory of Louis XIV, um 1700. Creator: Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)

An Allegory of Louis XIV, um 1700. Creator: Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)
An Allegory of Louis XIV, um 1700. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Racine Reading 'Athalie' Before Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon

Racine Reading "Athalie" Before Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon, 1819. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), ca 1678. Creator: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), ca 1678. Creator: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), ca 1678. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of the King Louis XV of France (1710-1774)

Portrait of the King Louis XV of France (1710-1774), 1763. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria (1755-1793)

Portrait of Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria (1755-1793), the later Queen Marie Antoinette of France, ca 1770. Private Collection

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of the King Louis XV of France (1710-1774)

Portrait of the King Louis XV of France (1710-1774), 1720. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715) on horseback

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715) on horseback, ca 1675. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Louis Stanislas Xavier (1755-1824)

Louis Stanislas Xavier (1755-1824), Count of Provence, and his elder brother, Louis Auguste, Duke of Berry, (later Louis XVI), 1757. Found in the collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Marie-Anne de Nesle, marquise de La Tournelle

Marie-Anne de Nesle, marquise de La Tournelle, duchesse de Chateauroux (1717-1744), First half of the 18th cent. Found in the collection of the Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne

Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), c. 1650. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Ferdinand VII wearing the Habit of the Order of Charles III

Ferdinand VII wearing the Habit of the Order of Charles III
Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain. Ferdinand VII wearing the Habit of the Order of Charles III, by Vicente Lopez Portana (1772-1850), circa 1808. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: The carlist conspirator, 1856 - Valeriano Dominguez Becquer

The carlist conspirator, 1856 - Valeriano Dominguez Becquer
Valeriano Dominguez Becquer (1833-1870). Spanish painter. The carlist conspirator. Oil on canvas, 1856. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of Fernando VI. ca. 1734 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Fernando VI. ca. 1734 (oil on canvas)
CUL4931941 Portrait of Fernando VI. ca. 1734 (oil on canvas) by Ranc, Jean (1674-1735); 104x84 cm; (add.info.: By RANC, Jean (1674-1735) FERDINAND VI of Spain (1713-1759). King of Spain (1746-1759)

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822)

ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822)
CUL4935538 ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822)

Background imageAbsolutism Collection: Portrait of the King Louis XV of France (1710-1774), ca 1748

Portrait of the King Louis XV of France (1710-1774), ca 1748. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris



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"Absolutism: A Journey Through the Ages" Step into the world of absolutism, where power and authority reigned supreme. Witness history unfold as we delve into key moments and figures that shaped this era. In 1793, the Place de la Revolution witnessed a pivotal event - The Execution of Louis XVI. This shocking act symbolized the downfall of monarchy and marked a turning point in French history. Meanwhile, Francisco Javier Mina, a Spanish army officer in the late 18th century, fought against absolutist regimes. His bravery and determination challenged oppressive rule. Ferdinand VII donned the Habit of the Order of Charles III, representing his reign as an absolute monarch. However, even within these regal trappings lay political turmoil and conspiracies like Valeriano Dominguez Becquer's Carlist movement in 1856. Karl Ludwig von Haller was a Swiss jurist who explored theories on absolutism. His ideas influenced legal systems across Europe during this time period. Amidst it all, masquerade balls provided an escape from reality for France's elite in the 18th century. These extravagant events showcased both opulence and secrecy behind closed doors. Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria embodied absolute power throughout his long reign from 1793 to 1875. His actions would shape not only Austria but also Europe at large. Carl Gustav Pilo immortalized grandeur through his painting "The Coronation Of, " capturing royal ceremonies that celebrated absolute rulership with pomp and splendor. Portraits bring us face-to-face with influential figures such as Fernando VI or King Philip V of Spain - their expressions revealing glimpses into their reigns characterized by autocratic rule. Francisco Javier de Elio stood tall as an absolutist military leader and governor of Montevideo during tumultuous times when Spain sought to maintain control over its colonies abroad. Absolutism may have faded away, but its impact on history remains undeniable.

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