Stipatores, Equus Ductitius, Agasones, Americani, 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

This etching by François Chauveau, titled *Stipatores, Equus Ductitius, Agasones, Americani*, is one of several plates from the series *Courses de Testes et de Bagues Faittes par Roy et par les Princes et Signeurs de sa Cour, en l'annee 1662* (Grand Carrousel). This intricate engraving depicts four figures, likely costumed for a grand procession, surrounding a richly adorned horse. One figure holds the reins, while another leads the horse by the horn, showcasing the opulent display of the Grand Carrousel, a lavish tournament held at the French court in 1662. The etching’s detailed rendering, with its clear lines and subtle shading, captures the dynamism of the event and the grandeur of the French court.