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Antique Royal Equestrian Engraving, Le Maneige Royal, France, 1666
Original antique engraving titled “Figure 5. 1 partie” from Antoine de Pluvinel’s Le Maneige Royal, published in 1666. This detailed early 17th-century equestrian print illustrates classical horse training techniques using pillars, set within the courtyard of the Louvre.
The scene shows M. de Belleuille instructing King Louis XIII in the art of horsemanship, with horses, trainers, courtiers, and architectural details rendered in fine engraved linework. The composition includes the inscription “Gallerie du Louvre” in the background and visible captions identifying the figures. Engraved by Crispin de Passe the Younger, the image is notable for its richly detailed period costumes, courtly setting, and importance in the history of classical dressage and royal equestrian instruction.
Details:
Artist/Engraver: Crispin de Passe the Younger
Author: Antoine de Pluvinel
Work: Le Maneige Royal
Date: 1666
Title: Figure 5. 1 partie
Subject: Classical horse training, royal equestrian instruction, dressage, horses, Louvre courtyard
Medium: Engraving
Period: Mid 17th century
Origin: France
Condition:
Antique condition with age toning, light foxing, handling marks, and visible fold lines consistent with age. Some discoloration and minor surface wear are present. Please review the images carefully, as they form part of the description.
A highly collectible equestrian engraving of historical interest, especially suitable for collectors of antique horse prints, classical dressage material, French royal history, early riding manuals, or 17th-century architectural and costume imagery.
Keywords:
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