Charles 1619 1690 Collection

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), ca 1678. Creator: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), ca 1678. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, 1669. Creator: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, 1669. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Allegory of the Four Elements: The Earth. Design for a tapestry for King Louis XIV, c. 1680. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Portrait of Charles Perrault (1628-1703). Creator: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Portrait of Charles Perrault (1628-1703). Private Collection

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1667. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

The King governs by himself, 1661, ca 1681-1682. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Victoria. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Alexander Entering Babylon (The Triumph of Alexander the Great). Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Alexander Entering Babylon (The Triumph of Alexander the Great). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Pierre Corneille (1606-1684). Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Portrait of Pierre Corneille (1606-1684). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Marshal Henri de La Tour d Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675). Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Marshal Henri de La Tour d Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Different Nations of Europe. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The Different Nations of Europe. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The conquest of Cambrai on April 18, 1677. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The conquest of Cambrai on April 18, 1677. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander (The Tent of Darius), 1661. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander (The Tent of Darius), 1661. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

Order restored in the Kingdoms finances, 1662, 1680s. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Order restored in the Kingdoms finances, 1662, 1680s. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

Jephthahs Sacrifice. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Jephthahs Sacrifice. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History and Art, Serpukhov

Alexander the Great (Alexander and Porus, Detail), 1673. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Alexander the Great (Alexander and Porus, Detail), 1673. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

The King governs by himself, 1661, 1680s. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The King governs by himself, 1661, 1680s. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

Chancellor Seguier at the Entry of Louis XIV into Paris, 1660. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Chancellor Seguier at the Entry of Louis XIV into Paris, 1660. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

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Charles (1619-1690) was a prolific artist during the reign of King Louis XIV of France. His works ranged from tapestry designs to portraits, and he even depicted historical events and allegories. One notable piece is his "Allegory of the Four Elements: The Earth, " which was created as a design for a tapestry commissioned by King Louis XIV. This intricate artwork showcases Charles' attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of nature. In addition to tapestry designs, Charles also painted portraits, including one of Charles Perrault, the famous author known for his fairy tales. This portrait exemplifies Charles' skill in capturing the likeness and personality of his subjects. Another significant work by Charles is "The Different Nations of Europe, " which depicts various European countries in elaborate costumes. This painting demonstrates his talent for creating vibrant compositions that showcase cultural diversity. Charles also delved into historical themes, such as Alexander the Great's triumphs. His painting "Alexander Entering Babylon" portrays this conqueror's grand entrance into the city with great dramatic flair. Furthermore, Charles showcased his versatility by depicting scenes from contemporary politics. One example is "Order restored in the Kingdoms finances, " which highlights Louis XIV's efforts to stabilize France's economy during turbulent times. Throughout his career, Charles worked closely with influential figures like Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne and playwright Pierre Corneille. His portraits immortalized these individuals while showcasing their importance within French society.