World History Collection (#2)

The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, c. 1793. Creator: Thevenin
The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, c. 1793. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Celebration of the wedding contract between Louis XIII and Anne of Austria... 1612
Celebration of the wedding contract between Louis XIII and Anne of Austria and inauguration of the Place Royale, with the Ballet, 1612. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Marie-Antoinette leaving the Conciergerie, October 16, 1793, 1885. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Marie Antoinette at the Conciergerie, 1793. Creator: Prieur, Sophie (active ca 1800)
Marie Antoinette at the Conciergerie, 1793. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Marie Antoinette at the Conciergerie, c. 1793. Creator: Kucharski, Alexandre (1741-1819)
Marie Antoinette at the Conciergerie, c. 1793. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Last Parting of Marie Antoinette and Her Son, 1856. Creator: Ward
The Last Parting of Marie Antoinette and Her Son, 1856. Private Collection

By morning on 29 July 1830, 1831. Creator: Carpentier, Paul Claude-Michel (1787-1877)
By morning on 29 July 1830, 1831. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Moliere Honored by Louis XIV, 1824. Creator: Garneray
Moliere Honored by Louis XIV, 1824. Private Collection

Louis XIV receives Prince August, the future King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, ca 1714
Louis XIV receives Prince August, the future King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, at Fontainebleau Castle, ca 1714. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

An audience granted by Louis XIV to the Count of Fuentes…at the Louvre, 24th March 1662
An audience granted by Louis XIV to the Count of Fuentes, Ambassador to King Philip IV of Spain at the Louvre, 24th March 1662, ca 1730

Leve du Roy (The levee of King Louis XVI), 1774-1775. Creator: Patas, Charles Emmanuel
Leve du Roy (The levee of King Louis XVI), 1774-1775. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Louis Rides a Pig, 1791. Creator: Anonymous
Louis Rides a Pig, 1791. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Taking of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
Taking of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The first promotion of the Knights of Saint Louis by Louis XIV, Versailles May 8, 1693, 1710. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

This Is the Good King Louis XIV. King giving a public audience, 1668. Creator: Anonymous
This Is the Good King Louis XIV. King giving a public audience, 1668. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

View of the Bassin d Apollon and the Grand Canal of Versailles. Detail: Louis XIV, 1713. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Marie Antoinette at the Revolutionary Tribunal, 1806. Creator: Dupreel, Jean-Baptiste-Michel
Marie Antoinette at the Revolutionary Tribunal, 1806. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Camille Desmoulins in the Palais Royal Gardens, c. 1797-1800. Creator: Anonymous
Camille Desmoulins in the Palais Royal Gardens, c. 1797-1800. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Medal Louis XIV Nec pluribus impar, 1674. Creator: West European Applied Art
Medal Louis XIV " Nec pluribus impar", 1674. Private Collection

Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793), 1791-1792. Creator: Kucharski
Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793), 1791-1792. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), 1800. Private Collection

Grand Cavalcade Given in Paris in 1662, 1670. Creator: Silvestre, Israel, the Younger
Grand Cavalcade Given in Paris in 1662, 1670. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, comte de Toulouse (1678-1737) as John the Baptist, c. 1680. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), …Second Half of the 18th cen Creator
Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), Archduchess of Austria and Queen of France and Navarre, Second Half of the 18th cen.. Private Collection

Portrait of Marie Louise of Savoy (1749-1792), Princess of Lamballe, 1780. Creator: Mosnier
Portrait of Marie Louise of Savoy (1749-1792), Princess of Lamballe, 1780. Found in the Collection of Mairie de Lamballe

The crossing of the Rhine at Lobith, 12 June 1672. Creator: Martin, Pierre-Denis II (1663-1742)
The crossing of the Rhine at Lobith, 12 June 1672. Private Collection

The Pass of Susa Taken by Louis XIII in 1629, ca 1631. Creator: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
The Pass of Susa Taken by Louis XIII in 1629, ca 1631. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719), Madame Scarron, c. 1670. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719), Madame Scarron, c. 1670. Found in the Collection of Musee Bernard d Agesci, Niort

View of the Chateau de Maintenon from the entrance and from the garden, 17th century. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, marquise de Montespan (1640-1707), supported by the graces and crowned by cupids, Second Half of the 17th cen

Madame Royale healed by Brunier on January 24th 1793. The royal family at the Temple Prison. Private Collection

Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (1635-1719), with the Natural Children of Louis XIV, 17th century. Found in the Collection of Chateau de Maintenon

Peter the Great visiting Madame de Maintenon in 1717, End of 19th cen Creator: Champ-Renaud
Peter the Great visiting Madame de Maintenon in 1717, End of 19th cen.. Found in the Collection of Chateau de Maintenon

Madame de Maintenon disguised as a monk, ca 1690. Creator: Anonymous
Madame de Maintenon disguised as a monk, ca 1690. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Moliere at the table of Louis XIV, 1857. Creator: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
Moliere at the table of Louis XIV, 1857. Found in the Collection of Comedie Francaise, Paris

The July Revolution of 1830, 1830. Artist: Martinet, Pierre (1781-?)
The July Revolution of 1830, 1830. From a private collection

The July Revolution of 1830, 1830. Artist: Anonymous
The July Revolution of 1830, 1830. From a private collection

The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, 1789. From a private collection

Templum Salomonie (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut
Templum Salomonie (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

Meeting between Pope Pius II and Frederick III, Emperor of Germany, ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut
Meeting between Pope Pius II and Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

Jerusalem (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut
Jerusalem (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. Creator: Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816)
The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. Private Collection

Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793) in court dress, ca 1778. Private Collection

Marie Antoinette at the Conciergerie. Private Collection

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of World History: A Glimpse into Revolutionary Times" Step back in time to witness the tumultuous era that shaped our world. Delve into the French Revolutionary Calendar of 1801, a symbol of radical change and reformation. Explore Eugene Delacroix's masterpiece, "Liberty Leading the People, " capturing the fiery spirit of rebellion in 1830. Travel to the Place de la Revolution on that fateful day in January 1793 when Louis XVI faced his ultimate fate. Witness the chaos unfold as attackers storm both Hotel de Ville and Pont d'Arcole during July 28th, 1830. Immerse yourself within Christianborg Palace's Royal Reception Chambers, where Denmark's history unfolds before your eyes. Gaze upon portraits depicting two iconic French monarchs - Louis XV and Louis XIV - who left indelible marks on their nation. Experience heart-wrenching moments like The September Massacres of 1792, witnessing Princesse de Lamballe meet her tragic end. Feel a shiver down your spine as Young Loiserolles is led from his cell towards execution; an eerie reminder of humanity's darker side. Stand witness to Marie Antoinette's trial on October 14th, 1793; her fate hanging precariously by a thread. Finally, stand amidst crowds at Place de la Revolution once more as Marie Antoinette meets her untimely demise on October 16th, forever etching her name into history books. These snapshots from world history serve as reminders that revolutions can shape nations while tragedy can strike even those atop thrones. Let us learn from these events so we may forge a better future for generations yet to come.