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Feesten op Versailles in 1664
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Balletvoorstelling met watermonsters ervoor tijdens de feestelijkheden op Versailles

1664-05-09 - 1664

Medium

etching

Dimensions

h 274mm × w 420mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Object Type

print

Subject Matter

French or architectonic garden; formal garden; festiviteiten; king; monsters of the sea; monsters ~ swimming mammals

Production Place

France

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1992

Notes

In de grote vijver van de tuin van Versailles is een theater opgericht dat het eiland van Alcine voorstelt met een klein kasteel waarin een ballet ...

Collection Type

prints

About Israël Silvestre

1621–1691France

Israël Silvestre was one of the most important designers of topographical views of buildings active during the reign of Louis XIV. He was received into the Royal Academy in 1670. He was appointed in 1667 'dessinateur du Roy' and he was given a residence in the Louvre in 1669. In 1673, he was drawing master of the Dauphin's children. He is known for his drawings and engravings of the Royal Residences. Artist. Comment on works: Draughtsman; engraver; Landscapes; Architecture