Toernooi met Lodewijk XIV aan het ringsteken 1662

"Toernooi met Lodewijk XIV aan het ringsteken" (Tournament with Louis XIV at the Ring Game), created in 1662 by Dutch artist Israel Silvestre, depicts a grand event at the French court. This etching shows a bustling outdoor arena, where Louis XIV participates in a ring-throwing competition. The detailed scene, featuring numerous figures and a sprawling architectural backdrop, demonstrates the artist's meticulous skill in capturing the grandeur and spectacle of the French royal court. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the extravagant life of the Sun King and his reign.