19th Century

19th Century

Hunting Scene of the French Royals

Ivory; open: 18 x 14.5 cm

This precious 19th-century ivory triptych stands as a refined artifact of Historicist craftsmanship. It features three arched panels narrating a dynamic royal hunting scene, dominated at the center by the figure of a monarch on horseback—likely identifiable as the Sun King, Louis XIV. His majestic equestrian iconography is enhanced by the sculptural carving of volumes and anatomical details.

Louis XIV radically transformed hunting, elevating it from a mere sporting practice to one of the fundamental pillars of etiquette and political propaganda of the absolute monarchy. He turned it into a courtly pastime codified in every detail, through which the sovereign displayed his physical vigor and his ability to dominate nature—a living metaphor for the control exercised over the State.

The finely engraved architectural profile in the background, recalling the structures of the Châteaux of Fontainebleau or Versailles, serves as a scenographic backdrop for the action. The upper pediment is further embellished with the heraldic coat of arms of the French monarchy featuring the three fleurs-de-lis, surrounded by cornucopias symbolizing royal prosperity.

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