#louisxiv

[francepittoresque]

20 janvier 1648 : fondation de l’Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture ➽ http://bit.ly/Academie-Peinture-Sculpture L’acte de naissance de cette institution correspond à la requête adressée au conseil du jeune roi Louis XIV par l’amateur d’art Martin de Charmois, porte-parole d’artistes — parmi lesquels le célèbre Le Brun — désireux d’échapper à un statut d’artisan qui les soumettait à de simples entrepreneurs

[planet-gay-comic]

Kings and Their Lovers

Male Kings and Their Homoromantic or Erotic Relationships from Antiquity to Modern Times History offers numerous examples of male rulers who had homoromantic or erotic relationships with other men. These connections were often complex and influenced by cultural, societal, and personal factors. Here are some remarkable examples:

Antiquity

Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) The Macedonian king and famous conqueror had a particularly close relationship with Hephaestion, his childhood friend and confidant. Plutarch described Hephaestion as "Alexander's lover." After Hephaestion's death, Alexander was inconsolable and ordered a nationwide mourning. The Persian eunuch Bagoas is also mentioned in ancient sources as Alexander's lover.

Emperor Hadrian (76–138 AD) The Roman emperor is known for his passionate relationship with the young Greek Antinous. When Antinous drowned in the Nile, Hadrian was devastated. He had his lover deified, founded the city of Antinoopolis, and erected statues of Antinous throughout the empire. These actions testify to Hadrian's deep affection and grief.

Middle Ages

Richard the Lionheart (1157–1199) Richard I of England had a close relationship with Philip II of France. Contemporary chroniclers described how the two kings "ate from the same table and drank from the same cup every night" and "slept in the same bed." Although the exact nature of their relationship remains disputed, such reports suggest a very intimate connection.

Edward II of England (1284–1327) Edward II had an intense relationship with Piers Gaveston, which chroniclers of the time described as excessively intimate. Later, he developed a similarly close relationship with Hugh Despenser the Younger. These connections led to political tensions and ultimately contributed to Edward's deposition.

Modern Times

James I of England (1566–1625) James, also known as James VI of Scotland, had several close relationships with men. Particularly notable was his connection with George Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham. In letters, James called Villiers "my sweet child and wife" and "my dear Venus boy." This correspondence indicates a passionate and intimate relationship.

Louis XIV of France (1638–1715) Although the Sun King is primarily known for his female mistresses, there are indications of intimate relationships with men. The Duke of Saint-Simon reported in his memoirs of several homosexual affairs at court, including one between Louis and his brother Philippe, Duke of Orléans.

Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712–1786) Frederick had close relationships with several men, particularly Hans Hermann von Katte in his youth. Although Frederick married, the marriage remained childless and distant. Instead, he surrounded himself with a circle of close male friends and confidants.

Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886) Known as the "Fairy Tale King," Ludwig II had close and presumably romantic relationships with several men. Particularly well-known are his connections to Richard Hornig, his stable master, and Paul von Thurn und Taxis. Ludwig's homosexuality was an open secret during his lifetime and contributed to the accusations that led to his dethronement.

Modern Era

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918) Although later married, the last Russian Tsar had a close relationship as a young man with his cousin, Prince Nicholas of Greece. In letters, he described their "special friendship" and the "wonderful nights" they spent together.

These examples show that same-sex relationships among rulers were not uncommon. The nature and perception of such connections varied greatly depending on the cultural and historical context. While some relationships were lived relatively openly, others remained hidden due to societal norms and political implications or were only hinted at in documentation.

It is important to note that modern concepts of sexual orientation and identity cannot be directly applied to historical figures. Many of these rulers would not have identified themselves as homosexual or bisexual, as these terms did not exist in their time. Their relationships must be understood in the context of their respective culture and time.

Nevertheless, these historical examples offer important insights into the diversity of human relationships and show that same-sex love and affection existed even at the highest levels of power.

Text supported by GPT-4o, Claude AI

Image generated with SD1.5. Overworked with inpainting (SD1.5/SDXL) and composing.

[detournementsmineurs]

"Tapis de la Chambre de Louis XIV aux Tuileries" (détail) tissé par P. Lourdet pour la Manufacture de la Savonnerie d'après C. Le Brun (1668) dans les collections du Musée du Louvre, Paris, janvier 2025.

[theunabashedepicurean]

Villa Medici, the Mannerist Villa of Grand Duke and Cardinal Ferdinand de’ Medici, now the French Academy in Rome. The Villa, and its idyllic gardens, are a ‘must-visit’ when in Rome, to escape the bustling crowds of the nearby Spanish Steps. The bordering Borghese Gardens and Galleria Borghese are two of my favourite places to visit. Of course, no trip to Rome would be complete without a stop at the famous Harry’s Bar, which is just a short walk from the Borghese Gallery. Photography by a François Halard #villamedici #rome #italy #frenchacademyinrome #louisxiv #francoishalard #villa #mannerism #mannerist #spanishsteps #galleriaborghese #borghesegardens #harrysbarroma #interior #interiors #16thcentury #decor #design #decoration #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesign #interiordesigner #sculpture #bust #furniture #renaissance #art (at Villa Medici) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQJRHzIIRQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[amci-frames]

4-3/8” wide hand carved Louis XIV frame in 22k gold over red clay. CJ-C474r

[willbashor]

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023 - 4.0 out of 5 stars. A heart-rendering read...

This book tells the story of a boy who was denied his birthright because he was an illegitimate son of the King and his lover. Bastard Prince of Versailles is based on actual events, yet it is an utterly gripping read. Even though he tried hard and his best, he always needs to improve. His friendship with Marcel, a stable hand, helped him develop friendship and confidence. It is a heart-rendering inside look at a royal family in 17th-century France and the life of a bastard child born into nobility.

[margotbelin]

soirée nuageuse ☁️ 🕰️ vue du pavillon de l’Horloge dans la Cour Carrée du Louvre. Nom donné car il y a tout simplement une horloge. Sur les quatre entrées de la Cour Carrée c’est la plus majestueuse ;) 🎠 c’est une copie d’une statue équestre de Louis XIV. L’original se trouve au Château de Versailles et il y a une autre copie dans le parc de ce château :) #chateaudeversailles #louvreanecdotes #museedulouvre #louis14 #louisxiv #night #picoftheday #night #paris #visites #anecdotes #art #culture #architecturelovers #courcarree #visiteslouvre #architecture #icart #lecompteestintercatifyoupi (à Cour Carrée) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpgAENAsiKs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[drclaudiosaracinodcsworld]

🟢🇫🇷 1 MONDE MYSTERIEUX TON SUBCONSCIENT…hypnose DCS unique téléchargez l'audio DCS: NON PASSE NEGATIF https://claudiosaracino.com/prodotto/... #hypnose #secret   #mystere    CHANGE TA VIE: pendant que tu dors, sans te faire faire voler ton temps et en restant en pygiama cliques ici: https://www.amazon.it/CAMBIA-NOTTI-mentre-rubare-pigiama/dp/B0CSSWGNLT/ref   L'HYPNOSE EST ELLE A TOI? #hypnose#methodedcs#hyonosedcs #methodedcs#hypnose #hypnosedcs #mp3dcs #drclaudiosaracino #losangeles#beverlihills#californie#usa#etasunit#drssarinabrunini#autohypnosedcs#methodedcs#mp3dcs#audiodcs #hypnosedcs#drclaudiosaracino#hypnose . Une de plus grandes différences par rapport à d’autres disciplines comme le yoga, la méditation, le yoga, le mendfulness, le mantra, le zen etc c’est que toi tu peux aider un de tes chers qui ne veut pas ton aide ou il ne peut pas avoir ton aide  Ecoutes ce que j’ai à dire et partagés cette vidéo avec tes amis...IL NE FAUT PAS CROIRE😳IL FAUT SEULEMENT FAIRE ACTION😳il y a ce qui fait et ce qui ne fait pas...😳SEULEMENT A TOI LE CHOIX ⚔ 💪🏿YouTube👇🏿 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcNG...  👉🏿Facebook👇🏿 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555200140324 👉🏿Instagram👇🏿 https://www.instagram.com/benessereip...  👉🏿twitter👇🏿 https://twitter.com/drsaracino 👉🏿Tiktok👇🏿https://vm.tiktok.com/GKxqYj/ 👉🏿sito:👇🏿 https://www.ipnologiassociati.com L'HYPNOSE EST ELLE A TOI?

[coloursofunison]

I'm delighted to welcome Peggy Joque Williams and her book, Courting the Sun, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #Versailles #LouisXIV #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub

I'm delighted to welcome Peggy Joque Williams and her book, Courting the Sun, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #Versailles #LouisXIV #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @peggyjoque @thecoffeepotbookclub @cathiedunn

[emvidal]

Tea at Trianon: Madame de Montespan and the Affair of the Poisons

[floriangimbert]

Galerie des Glaces, Château de Versailles www.floriangimbert.tumblr.com

[francepittoresque]

OUVRAGE | Le Roi et l'Arlequin : Louis XIV, Molière et le théâtre du pouvoir, par Laurent Dandrieu ➽ https://tinyurl.com/Ouvrage-LouisXIV-Moliere L'histoire de l'amitié qui naquit entre les deux hommes et résista aux intrigues et aux attaques, l’un, auteur et comédien «à faire rire les pierres», qui sut plaire au roi sans flagornerie ; l’autre, souverain le plus puissant d’Europe, qui lui accorda son estime et sa protection quand la tempête se déchaîna contre la supposée impiété de l’auteur de «Tartuffe»

[detournementsmineurs]

"Tapis de la Chambre de Louis XIV aux Tuileries" (détail) tissé par P. Lourdet pour la Manufacture de la Savonnerie d'après C. Le Brun (1668) dans les collections du Musée du Louvre, Paris, janvier 2025.

[theunabashedepicurean]

In 1685, the master cabinetmaker Alexandre-Jean Oppenordt received a commission from Louis XIV for 2 desks for his small rooms, which were situated behind the Hall of Mirrors. The desks were sumptuously finished with première partie marquetry, brass plaques, red tortoiseshell, and monograms of the King’s ciphers. One of these magnificent desks now stands on show at The Met, whilst the other, after passing through various fabulous hands in Europe, was repatriated back to France, being having been classified as a National Treasure. After a long and careful restoration, the desk today proudly stands in the Salon de l’Abondance, back home in Versailles. Photograph by Christophe Fouin #chateaudeversailles #versailles #palaceofversailles #salondelabondance #france #louisxiv #alexandrejeanoppenordt #cabinetmaker #17thcentury #royalapartments #decorativearts #frenchdecorativearts #frenchdecorativeantiques #antiquefurniture #ancienregime #frenchbaroque #portraits #painting #writingdesk #interiors #decor #decoration #marquetry #tortoishell #pearl #sculpture #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator (at Château de Versailles) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0MjqVITsV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[amci-frames]

Custom 22k gold Louis XIV style hand carved frame.