Built toward the end of Louis XIV's reign, when he became somewhat of a religious fanatic (probably under the influence of his mistress... a less lovely accomplishment was his revocation of the Edict of Nantes, which had allowed for religious freedom in France since Henri IV).
Ceilings
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| Apotheosis of Hercules |
King's Bedroom
Queen's Bedroom
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| Marie-Antoinette escaped with her children through this door when the mob stormed the palace |
Other Rooms
Portraits
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| Louis XIV at 28, by Bernini |
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| Same friend, this time a tad older and heavier, but still cutting a fine figure in those heels |
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| Our friend Marie-Antoinette and her chidlers |
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| Flocked wall paper (the shade of green was outrageous) |
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| Door panel |
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| View over the gardens |
2 comments:
Beautiful art! I can't imagine actually living in this. Lady
Although I think I would have a seizure if I had to live in this every day, you can't deny how truly amazing it is!
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