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Louis XIV as Roman EmperorJean Warin

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This marble statue (c. 1680) depicts the king in classical armor, embodying both divine authority and martial strength. Located in the Venus Room, the sculpture links the Sun King to ancient imperial lineage, reinforcing Versailles’ narrative of absolute power through myth and marble.
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