Americanorum Rex, Guisius, from "Courses de Testes et de Bagues Faittes par Roy et par les Princes et Signeurs de sa Cour, en l'annee 1662" (Grand Carrousel) 1662 - 1670

"Americanorum Rex, Guisius" is an etching by François Chauveau that depicts a figure in elaborate costume astride a horse, both of which are adorned with fantastical details. This print, created between 1662 and 1670, is one of several from Chauveau's series commemorating the "Grand Carrousel," a lavish equestrian spectacle held in Paris for Louis XIV. The ornate headdress, the swirling patterns of the horse's mane, and the exaggerated details of the rider's costume reflect the over-the-top grandeur of the event. The series celebrates the extravagance of the French court and its fascination with the exotic. This print is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.