Court of Louis XIV

The Court of Louis XIV refers to the royal court of King Louis XIV of France, who reigned from 1643 to 1715. Known as the "Sun King," Louis XIV transformed his court into a center of art, culture, and absolute monarchy. He established the Palace of Versailles as his residence, where he hosted lavish ceremonies and gatherings to showcase his power and control over the nobility. The court was marked by elaborate rituals, fashion, and patronage of the arts, reflecting both the king's influence and the grandeur of the French monarchy during this period.