Réception des chevaliers de l'Ordre du St. Esprit dans la Chapelle de Versailles lors de la Grande Promotion du 3 Juin 1724 1724 - 1754

Jacques Rigaud’s 18th-century drawing, *Réception des chevaliers de l’Ordre du St. Esprit dans la Chapelle de Versailles lors de la Grande Promotion du 3 Juin 1724*, depicts the elaborate ceremony of the Order of the Holy Spirit at the Palace of Versailles. The detailed drawing, now at the Städel Museum, captures the grandeur of the event, showcasing the knights and dignitaries in their ornate attire within the majestic chapel. The light emanating from the sky further enhances the sense of spectacle and solemnity of the occasion. This drawing is a valuable historical document, offering insight into the religious and social rituals of the French court under Louis XV.