Masquerade and enigma at the court of Louis XIV

Author

Rosasco, Betsy

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Art journal. 1989, Num. 2, Vol. 48, p. 144-149, 7 ill.

ISSN

0004-3249

Abstract (en)

Interprets the themes of several fountains in the gardens at Versailles, including the Fountain of Latona, 1668-1670, as enigmas and practical jokes seen in light of games played at the court. Argues that they were intended to convey messages which for reasons of decorum could not be explicit.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- France
• Louis XIV, king of France, 1638-1715
• Fountains
• Château de Versailles||Versailles (FRA)
• Iconography
• Fountain of Latona
• France
• 1600-1700
• Courts
• Masquerades
• Gardens
• Sculpture
• Games

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- France
• Louis XIV, roi de France, 1638-1715
• Fontaine
• Château de Versailles||Versailles (FRA)
• Iconographie
• Bassin de Latone
• France
• 1600-1700
• Cour
• Mascarade
• Jardin
• Sculpture
• Jeu

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910101-00446469

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