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King Louis XIV of France with symbols of victory and chained captives

David Le Marchand, 1690–1696

This relief of King Louis on a pedestal is inscribed with 'To the Victory of Louis the Great'. The ivory serves as a testament to the rise of France as the most powerful nation at the end of the 17th century under the rule of Louis XIV. It highlights the extraordinary contribution of Huguenot artists and craftsmen to European Enlightenment culture. Furthermore it demonstrates the links between France and Scotland, and the supreme skill of its native ivory carvers, transmitted to the British Isles by the creator of this most unusual piece.

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Title of artwork, date

King Louis XIV of France with symbols of victory and chained captives, 1690–1696

Date supported

2009

Medium and material

Ivory

Dimensions

14 x 8.5 cm

Grant

19500

Total cost

65000

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