Interior Wall Elevation with a Statue of the King Louis XIV
1656â57
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-341-47
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of 17th-century France with *Interior Wall Elevation with a Statue of the King XIV*, a captivating print created by Jean Le Pautre 1656–57. Le Pautre, a master French engraver and designer (1618–1682), was renowned for his intricate architectural renderings that captured the grandeur of the Baroque era. This work depicts a detailed elevation—a technical drawing of a wall's design—featuring a prominent statue of the young Sun King, Louis XIV symbolizing royal power and splendor during the early years of his absolute monarchy. As a print, likely an etching or engravi...