Order of the Chevaliers Marching at Fontainebleau in May 1633 1634

Abraham Bosse's etching "Order of the Chevaliers Marching at Fontainebleau in May 1633" (1634) is a detailed depiction of a processional event at the Château de Fontainebleau, a royal palace near Paris. The print captures the precise order and costumes of the Chevaliers, knights of the Order of the Holy Ghost, as they march in the courtyard. Bosse's meticulous attention to detail, including the individual figures, their attire, and the architectural setting, is characteristic of his work. This print offers a glimpse into the ceremonial practices of the French court during the reign of Louis XIII.