Explication des tableaux de la galerie de Versailles, et de ses deux sallons 1687

Pierre Rainssant’s *Explication des tableaux de la galerie de Versailles, et de ses deux sallons* is a 1687 publication about the art collection of the Palace of Versailles in France. The book, which is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, details the collection for a larger audience, indicating its historical significance and the cultural influence of the French court. The book’s title page features an elaborate royal emblem, signifying the important and influential role of the monarchy during this time period.