Reverse Copy of Allegory of Louis XVI on the Occasion of his Accession to the Throne of France in 1774 1775 - 1800

This etching by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, dating from 1775-1800, depicts a scene of Louis XVI’s ascension to the throne of France. In a grand oval frame, the King is surrounded by various figures, including a figure symbolizing France and an allegorical figure of Justice. The detail and intricate design of the frame surrounding the central image highlight the celebratory nature of this royal occasion. The work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is an excellent example of Rococo printmaking, capturing the grandeur of the French monarchy in the late 18th century.