Modern Age Collection (page 3)

Maria Jose, Queen of Poland, in the 18th century, color engraving 1870

Hindustan woman in the modern age, color engraving 1870

Augsburg young woman, in the modern age, color engraving 1870

Kislaw Agazzi I, African king in the modern age, color engraving 1870

Mohammed Ibrahim, general of the King of Colconda, in the modern age, color engraving 1870

Nabob or Great of Persia, in the modern age, color engraving 1970

Japanese woman dressed in street clothes, color engraving 1870

Lady of Nuremberg, in the Modern age, color engraving 1870

Mogul Lady, in the modern age, color engraving 1870

Urn of Sant Bernat Calvo, silver embossed with bas-reliefs and cast elements. Punch of Barcelona, 1701-1728. The Chapter of the Cathedral of Vic commissioned it to the silversmith Joan Matons

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

Louis XIV offers the Madonna a crown and sceptre, c. 1643. Found in the Collection of Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Ballet La Princesse d Elide The Princess of Elis) by Moliere and Lully in Versailles, 1664, 1673. Private Collection

Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) as Baby, ca 1638. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) as Baby, ca 1638. Found in the collection of Fundacion Yannick y Ben Jakober, Alcudia

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1680s. Artist: Bernard, Samuel (1615-1687)
Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1680s. Private Collection

First Ennoblement of the Knights of the Order of Saint-Louis by Louis XIV in Versailles on 8 May 169 Artist: Marot
First Ennoblement of the Knights of the Order of Saint-Louis by Louis XIV in Versailles on 8 May 1693, End of 17th cen. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Portrait of Louis XIV Holding the Plan for the Maison Royale de Saint-Louis at Saint-Cyr. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Louise de La Baume Le Blanc, Duchess of La Valliere. Artist: Lefebvre, Claude (1632-1675)
Louise de La Baume Le Blanc, Duchess of La Valliere. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Baptism of the Dauphin Louis, son of Louis XIV, celebrated in the Saint-Germain-en-Laye, March 24, Artist: Christophe
Baptism of the Dauphin Louis, son of Louis XIV, celebrated in the Saint-Germain-en-Laye, March 24, 1668. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Louis XIV visits the Manufacture des Gobelins on October 15, 1667. Artist: Renard de Saint-Andre, Simon (1614-1677)
Louis XIV visits the Manufacture des Gobelins on October 15, 1667. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Louis XIV and his Court on a Promenade in the Gardens of Versailles. Artist: Allegrain, Etienne (1653-1736)
Louis XIV and his Court on a Promenade in the Gardens of Versailles. 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

Louis XIV as an infant with his nurse Longuet de La Giraudiere. Artist: Beaubrun, Henri (1603-1677)
Louis XIV as an infant with his nurse Longuet de La Giraudiere. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707) and her children. Artist: La Fosse, Charles, de (1636-1716)
Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707) and her children. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Promenade of Louis XIV in the Gardens of the Grand Trianon. Artist: Chastelain, Charles (1672-1755)
Promenade of Louis XIV in the Gardens of the Grand Trianon. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715). Artist: Houasse, Rene-Antoine (c. 1645-1710)
Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The glorification of Louis XIV. Artist: Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722)
The glorification of Louis XIV. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Portrait of the King Louis XIV (1638?1715) as a Child. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of the King Louis XIV (1638?1715) as a Child. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Anna of Austria with her children, praying to the Holy Trinity with Saints Benedict and Scholastica. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715). Artist: Mignard, Pierre (1612-1695)
Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV at the Siege of Namur. Artist: Mignard, Pierre (1612-1695)
Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV at the Siege of Namur. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719) with her niece. Artist: Elle, Louis Ferdinand
Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719) with her niece. 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

Chateau de Vincennes with Louis XIV and Marie Therese with their Court in 1669. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Louis XIV receiving the Persian Ambassador in the Galerie des Glaces at Versailles, 19th February 17 Artist: Coypel
Louis XIV receiving the Persian Ambassador in the Galerie des Glaces at Versailles, 19th February 1715. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The death of Louis XIV in Versailles. Found in the Collection of Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France

Audience of Louis XIV with Tsar Peter the Great in Versailles, 1717, First half of the 18th cent Artist: Anonymous
Audience of Louis XIV with Tsar Peter the Great in Versailles, 1717, First half of the 18th cent.. Private Collection

Allegory of Music. Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (1635-1719), with the Natural Children of Louis X Artist: Coypel
Allegory of Music. Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (1635-1719), with the Natural Children of Louis XIV. Private Collection

Allegory of Louis XIV, Protector of Arts and Sciences. Artist: Garnier, Jean (1632-1705)
Allegory of Louis XIV, Protector of Arts and Sciences. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Allegory of the Treaty of the Pyrenees (Allegory of the Marriage of Louis XIV). Artist: Deruet, Claude (1588-1660)
Allegory of the Treaty of the Pyrenees (Allegory of the Marriage of Louis XIV). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Louis XIV receiving the oath of the Marquis De Dangeau, Grand Master of the Order of Saint Lazare in Artist: Pezey
Louis XIV receiving the oath of the Marquis De Dangeau, Grand Master of the Order of Saint Lazare in the chapel of Versailles, D

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

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

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1701. Artist: Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois Honore (1659-1743)
Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1701. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1702. Artist: Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois Honore (1659-1743)
Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1702. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

Louis XIV and the royal family, 1670. Artist: Nocret, Jean (1615-1672)
Louis XIV and the royal family, 1670. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1664. Artist: Nanteuil, Robert (1623-1678)
Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1664. From a private collection

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The modern age, a time of great innovation and enlightenment, has been shaped by the brilliant minds of individuals such as Benjamin Franklin and Antoine Laurent Lavoisier. Franklin's utilization of the printing press revolutionized communication, enabling knowledge to spread far and wide. Meanwhile, Lavoisier's groundbreaking work in chemistry uncovered the true composition of water, unraveling one of nature's mysteries. In this historic era, we also find remarkable figures like Johann Sebastian Bach and Blaise Pascal. Bach's musical genius transcended borders, leaving an indelible mark on German composition. Pascal, on the other hand, was a polymath who excelled in mathematics, physics, and philosophy - his contributions continue to inspire generations. Literature flourished during this period with masterpieces like "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes. This Spanish literary gem captivated readers with its imaginative narrative that explored themes of chivalry and madness. Philosophy thrived as well thanks to thinkers like René Descartes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Descartes' famous quote "I think therefore I am" encapsulates his profound ideas about consciousness and existence. Rousseau delved into political theory with works like "The Social Contract, " challenging conventional notions about society. Artistic expressions mirrored societal changes during this time too; from portraits capturing the grandeur of Louis XIV to depictions of everyday life such as Ugolino Martelli's painting showcasing ordinary people engaged in their daily activities. As we reflect upon these glimpses into history - be it through scientific breakthroughs or artistic creations - we recognize how they have paved the way for our modern age filled with boundless possibilities for progress and discovery.