COLLECTION NAME:
History of Art Image Library
Record
Work Record ID:
0038755
Title:
Versailles under Construction, c. 1679
Variant Title:
Louis XIV visiting the construction of 'L'Enveloppe', Versailles
Creator Name:
Meulen, Adam Frans van der
Creator Dates:
1632-1690
Creator Role:
Artist
Creator Name:
Mansart, Jules Hardouin
Creator Dates:
1646-1708
Creator Role:
Architect
Date:
Late 17th Century
Description:
The painting depicts the second phase of reconstruction by Louis XIV. The additonal buildings to the town and the alterations to Le Vau's garden facade allowed the king to move the seat of government from Paris to Versailles. See also ha000784.
Work Type:
Painting
Culture:
Flemish
Subject:
Architectural techniques
Repro File Type:
Cropped TIFF
Repro Resolution (dpi):
2100 dpi
Repro Title:
Meulen, Versailles under Construction, late 17th Century
Repro Creator Name:
Edinburgh University Library Photography Department
Repro Repository:
History of Art slide library
Repro Old ID Number:
ha000783
Repro Rights Statement:
© Edinburgh University Library
Repro Capture Date:
01/03/2002
Meulen, Versailles under Construction, late 17th Century
