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Hearth plate with a bust of King Louis XIV
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Hearth plate with a bust of King Louis XIV

anonymous · c. 1650 - c. 1675 · casting; iron (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Cast-iron fireplace plate with a semicircular top. A bust of Louis XIV stands centrally in a cartouche. Four medallions are placed in the corners of the cartouches, featuring a star, a dove, and two dolphins. To the left of the bust is the caduceus, to the right an arrow and bow, both attributes of Apollo. At the very top is the all-seeing eye. Below, a cartouche bears the inscription: LVDOVICVS XIV / FRANCIA ET NAVARRA / [REX CHRISTIANISSIMVS]

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineHaardplaat met een buste van koning Lodewijk XIV. c. 1650 - c. 1675. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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