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Premiere journee Les plaisirs de l isle enchantee
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Premiere journee Les plaisirs de l isle enchantee
Premiere journee, Les plaisirs de l isle enchantee: course de bague: collation ornee de machines, comedie, meslee de danse et de musique ballet du palais d Alcine, feu d artifice et autres festes galantes et magnifiques, Le Pautre, Jean, 1618-1682, Silvestre, Israel, 1621-1691, Silvestre, Israel, 1621-1691, Etching, engraving, 1664-1674, The banquet for the King, Queen, and Queen-Mother was served at night on the first day of the fete Les plaisirs de l isle enchantee in Versailles on May 6, 1664. Dressed as gardeners, harvesters, vintners and trembling old men, figures personifying the Four Seasons are shown carrying platters laden with food. They march to the sound of violins towards the crescent-shaped table. Captions/inscriptions: Israel Siluestre, deline, et sculpsit parisiis--in lower left corner and 6--in lower right corner
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1618 1682 1621 1691 1664 Autres Ballet Banquet Captions Inscriptions Corner Dressed First Day Food Four Seasons Gardeners Jean King Laden Lower Machines March Musique Night Palais Queen Served Silvestre Sound Versailles Comedie Enchantee Harvesters Le Pautre Plaisirs Platters Queen Mother Vintners
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This print captures the grandeur and opulence of the premiere day of "Les plaisirs de l isle enchantee" in Versailles on May 6,1664. The banquet for the King, Queen, and Queen-Mother takes center stage as it is served at night amidst a dazzling display of festivity. Dressed in elaborate costumes representing gardeners, harvesters, vintners, and trembling old men, figures personifying the Four Seasons gracefully carry platters laden with sumptuous food towards a crescent-shaped table. The atmosphere is filled with enchantment as violins serenade their march towards this magnificent feast. Created by renowned artists Jean Le Pautre (1618-1682) and Israel Silvestre (1621-1691), this etching engraving from 1664-1674 beautifully depicts every intricate detail of this extraordinary event. Israel Silvestre's meticulous delineation brings to life each character participating in the festivities while his skilled hand sculpts their essence onto paper. With captions inscribed in lower corners attributing both artist's contributions to this masterpiece, it becomes evident that their collaboration has resulted in an exquisite representation of elegance and celebration. As we gaze upon this historical artwork from the Liszt Collection, we are transported back to a time when splendor reigned supreme. It serves as a testament to the extravagance enjoyed by royalty during these extravagant events held within the walls of Versailles. This print allows us to marvel at not only its artistic brilliance but also offers us a glimpse into an era where beauty was celebrated through music, dance, theater performances, fireworks displays - all culminating in unforgettable galas fit for kings and queens.
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