Fig. I. GobeHn tapestry for the Castle of St. Germain, designed for Louis XIV. by DEspouy.„ 2. Border of a gobelin carpet representing the triumph of Hercules for Louis XIV. rooms at Versailles, designed by Noel Coypel (compare PI. 66.)„ 3. Binding with the Arms of Gaspard Moise de Fontanieu… … JL he Baroque style, which originated in the reign of Louis XIV.first took the form of a development of the Renaissance, butappropriated to itself many characteristics of ancient work. Onthe whole, especially as regards ornament, it can be describedas grand and noble, and is not wanting in variety…
Decoration and ornament
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