The Naughtier Side of French Printmaking
The raunchy and the rustic in 17th-century prints.
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Louis XIV at the Getty
Curators and other experts illuminate the artistic legacy of the Sun King to mark the 300th anniversary of his death.
The Height of Fashion
Louis XIV and the craze for high heels.
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A 17th-Century Face-Off
Masterpieces aren’t the only important objects in art history.
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Roasting the Sun King
Propaganda against Louis XIV cleverly appropriated his own symbols of power.
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A Bronze God for the Sun King
Travels of a bronze Hermes, from Florence to Paris to L.A.
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Froth and Folly: Nobility and Perfumery at the Court of Versailles
How did Louis XIV's court smell?
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For Print Collectors, Organizing Is an Art
How do you organize 123,400 prints?
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Louis XIV’s Golden Dome
A rare print for the dome of the Invalides in Paris reflects Louis XIV’s ambitions to make Paris “a new European center of architectural magnificence.”
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A Glimpse into the Sun King’s Private World
An unusual table once owned by Louis XIV offers a peek into a king’s private world.
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Louis XIV, the Original King of Viral Media
The original tech-savvy celebrity.
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Royal Propaganda, from Prints to Pixels
Spin control—it’s been around for centuries. Louis XIV, king of France from 1660 to 1715, was a master at it, using art—especially the work... Read More
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