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RP-P-1992-29
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Opvoering van ruiters tijdens de opening van de feestelijkheden op Versailles

1664-05-07 - 1664

Medium

etching

Dimensions

h 278mm × w 424mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper

Object Type

print

Subject Matter

French or architectonic garden; formal garden; specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Apollo; Apollo as patron; performance; galloping horse; festiviteiten; king

Production Place

Paris; France

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1992

Notes

'Les plaisirs de l'Isle enchantée, ou les festes, et diverstissements du Roy, à Versailles [...]' is een serie van negen prenten met de feesten die...

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