Slaapkamer van koning Lodewijk XIV in het Paleis van Versailles by Compagnie Photographique Debitte & Hervé

Slaapkamer van koning Lodewijk XIV in het Paleis van Versailles c. 1865 - 1875

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This photograph, "Slaapkamer van koning Lodewijk XIV in het Paleis van Versailles," taken by Compagnie Photographique Debitte & Hervé between 1865 and 1875, captures the lavish bedroom of King Louis XIV at the Palace of Versailles. The image showcases the opulence and grandeur of the king's private quarters, featuring a richly decorated four-poster bed with elaborate drapery and a gilded frame, a framed painting on the wall, and intricate decorative patterns on the walls and ceiling. This photograph is a testament to the artistic and architectural achievements of the French Baroque period and provides a glimpse into the life of one of history's most powerful monarchs.