Jean Mauger, Louis XIV (1638-1715), Reception of the Queen of Sweden 1656, ca. 1723, bronze, 1 5/8 in. ( cm.), Louis XIV's court usually received foreign royal visitors in pompous public displays that included parades, fireworks, performances, and banquets. After the guests' celebratory arrival, the court and the visitors exchanged lavish gifts and discussed business behind closed doors. This medal documents such an event in 1656, prompted by the visit of Queen Christina of Sweden
Jean Mauger, Louis XIV (1638-1715), Reception of the Queen of Sweden 1656, ca. 1723, bronze, 1 5/8 in. ( cm.), Louis XIV's court usually received foreign royal visitors in pompous public displays that included parades, fireworks, performances, and banquets. After the guests' celebratory arrival, the court and the visitors exchanged lavish gifts and discussed business behind closed doors. This medal documents such an event in 1656, prompted by the visit of Queen Christina of Sweden.
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