Portrait of Louis XIV, Salon de Mercure
2004 © Maxim Tabachnik
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Portrait of Louis XIV, Salon de Mercure

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This lavish chamber at Versailles, with red damask walls, gilded candelabra, and a grand chandelier, reflects Bourbon splendor. Dominating the space is Hyacinthe Rigaud’s celebrated portrait of Louis XIV (1701), a masterpiece of royal propaganda that shaped the image of absolute monarchy and still anchors the grandeur of Versailles.