Titelblad til "Ludvig XIV's sejre" by Johanna Sibylla Küsel

Titelblad til "Ludvig XIV's sejre" 1703 - 1717

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print, etching

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aged paper

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toned paper

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parchment

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print

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etching

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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pen and pencil

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

This etching by Johanna Sibylla Küsel, created between 1703 and 1717, serves as the title page for a series of prints celebrating the military achievements of Louis XIV, the "Sun King" of France. The title page features a complex design with allegorical figures flanking a central cartouche containing the text "Conquetes de Louis Le Grand Roy de France et de Navarre," which translates to "Conquests of Louis the Great, King of France and Navarre". The artwork's elaborate composition, featuring angels and various military motifs, reflects the grandiosity and power associated with Louis XIV's reign, showcasing the artist's talent for intricate detail and the skilled use of line in etching. The artwork is currently on display at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, providing a glimpse into the artistic expressions of the Baroque era and the glorification of the French monarchy.

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