King's Bedchamber, Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Maincy, Seine-et-Marne, France

King's Bedchamber, in the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, designed by Louis Le Vau, 1612-70, and built 1658-61 for marquis Nicolas Fouquet, in Maincy, Seine-et-Marne, France. Charles Le Brun painted the ceiling, Truth Supported by Time, representing Fouquet's allegiance to the King, with gold plasterwork surrounding the panels. The portrait of Louis XIV is by Rene-Antoine Houasse, 1645-1710 and of Henriette d'Angleterre is by Jean Nocret, 1615-72. The chateau is built in Baroque style, with decoration by Charles Le Brun, 1619-90, and grounds designed by landscape architect Andre le Notre, 1613-1700. The chateau is listed as a historic monument. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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© Manuel Cohen

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