Statue of Louis XIV
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The Meal at the House of SimonAstronomical ClockQueen’s Bedchamber Canopy and AlcoveRoom of Mars (decorative ensemble)Alley of the MusesStatue 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 Hercules

Statue of Louis XIVJean Warin

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This bronze statue of Louis XIV (c. 1680) portrays the Sun King in classical Roman armor, emphasizing his divine authority and military power. The work embodies the absolutist grandeur of Versailles and reflects how the monarchy used art as a tool of political myth-making.