EnglishA golden age of classicism and royal splendor, the 17th century embodies architectural elegance and decorative rigor. From baroque palaces to French-style interiors, explore the styles and craftsmanship that shaped European taste.
Do you know the Louis XIII style? The Louis XIII style (1610–1643) marks a pivotal moment when France moves beyond the decorative legacy of the Renaissance to lay the foundations of 17th-century classicism. More structural than ornamental, it favors rigor, geometry, and interior architecture—directly foreshadowing the Louis XIV style. Louis XIII: The Birth of a…
Introduction The Louis XIII style marks a pivotal transition in the history of French furniture and decoration. Between 1610 and 1643, under the reign of Louis XIII and the regency of Marie de Medici, a distinctive style emerged, preparing the future grandeur of the Louis XIV era. This style stands at the crossroads between the…
Between the constructive rigor of Louis XIII style and the decorative softening of Regency style, Louis XIV style (1643–1715) imposes a monumental classicism in service of power. Louis XIV style (1643–1715) marks the spectacular affirmation of a decorative art conceived as an instrument of power. Under the reign of the Sun King, decoration ceases to…
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