Louis XIV as Roman Emperor
2004 © Maxim Tabachnik
Statue of Louis XIVCottage in Marie Antoinette’s HamletGalerie des BataillesLuis and JJ at the Cour d’HonneurLouis XIV on HorsebackLouis XIV as Roman EmperorApotheosis of HerculesParterre of the OrangeryMax, Luis, and JJ at Latona FountainApollo in His ChariotLuis and JJ in the Allée des Deux-TrianonsThe Apotheosis of Hercules

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.