Koninklijke Almanak van Lodewijk XIV, 1705 1706

This 1706 print from the Rijksmuseum is an anonymous Dutch illustration of the *Koninklijke Almanak van Lodewijk XIV,* or Royal Almanac of Louis XIV. The circular chart displays a complex system of concentric rings and radiating spokes, representing a "calendar of the kingdoms." In the center sits Louis XIV on a throne, reflecting the dominant position of France in Europe. This intricate diagram provides a visual representation of the political and astronomical world during the reign of the "Sun King."