The Temple of Honor of the Glory of Louis le Grand by Anonymous

The Temple of Honor of the Glory of Louis le Grand 1689

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen sketch

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

men

pen work

"The Temple of Honor of the Glory of Louis le Grand" is an anonymous engraving from 1689 depicting a design for a fireworks display in celebration of King Louis XIV. The central structure is an elaborate, triumphal arch adorned with decorative motifs and a figure of Fame atop a globe. The engraving's intricate details demonstrate the grandeur of the event. It highlights the artistry and spectacle of fireworks displays in 17th-century France and provides a glimpse into the elaborate celebrations that marked the reign of Louis XIV.