Allegorie op de geschiedenis van de Franse monarchie 1724

Bernard Picart’s *Allegorie op de geschiedenis van de Franse monarchie* (1724) is an etching that allegorically portrays the history of the French monarchy. The print features various figures representing different aspects of French history, including a portrait of Louis XIV in a frame held by angels. The image is a complex and layered one, symbolizing the power and legacy of the French monarchy in the 18th century, a key period in the country's history. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.