Gallerie statuaire dediée à la gloire perpetuelle et mémoire de Louis le Grand, 1707.

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Gallerie statuaire dediée à la gloire perpetuelle et mémoire de Louis le Grand, 1707.

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The manuscript is a presentation of the sculpture gallery built by Pierre Gaulthier, dean of the Cathedral in Toul, on the grounds of his country residence at Dommartin along the road between Toul and Nancy in Lorraine. In his address to King Louis XIV, the author explains that the gallery is the expression of his devotion and gratitude for the honor of having been the first doyen nominated by his Majesty after the concession granted by the popes Alexander VII and Clement IX for the cathedrals of Metz, Toul and Verdun. Gaulthier created the design of the 228 foot long gallery and of the statues in classical or contemporary garb, with their mythological and allegorical entourage and symbols. He also wrote the Latin inscriptions to be carved on the pedestals of the 31 figures arranged in a single line, which include the King Louis XIV and the four princes of the Royal family: Louis de France, the Duke Louis of Bourgogne, the Duke Philippe of Anjou, King of Spain, and the Duke of Berry.

1 vol. (116 leaves) ; 39 cm.

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