Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Paris, Day 2 - Versailles (Grands appartements du roi)

La chapelle
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

Apotheosis of Hercules



King's Bedroom



Queen's Bedroom


Marie-Antoinette escaped with her children through this door
when the mob stormed the palace
Royal Dining Room



Other Rooms


Portraits
Louis XIV at 28, by Bernini

Same friend, this time a tad older and heavier,
but still cutting a fine figure in those heels

Our friend Marie-Antoinette and her chidlers
  Details
Flocked wall paper
(the shade of green was outrageous)
Door panel
 
View over the gardens


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful art! I can't imagine actually living in this. Lady

Ashley said...

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!