1662 Gallery

The Convent of Chaillot, Louis XIV and La Valliere

The Convent of Chaillot, Louis XIV and La Valliere -- scene outside the convent of Sainte Marie de Chaillot, with King Louis XIV (1638-1715) holding the hand of Louise, Duchess of La Valliere (1644-1710), who clings to the base of a crucifix, not wishing to return to court as his mistress.
circa 1662

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Francesco Bianchini

FRANCESCO BIANCHINI Italian astronomer, made observations about Venus and the Moon, discovered three comets, worked on the calendar for pope Clement XI. Date: 1662 - 1729

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Emperor Kangxi (1654-1722). Qing Dynasty

KANG-HSI (1654-1722). Emperor of China (1662-1722). Qing Dynasty. 1847 French original work. Spanish translation published in Barcelona. General history of the missions from the thirteenth century to the present day. 1863. Etching. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Barcelona University Library

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