Bust, Chateau d'Usse, Indre-et-Loire, France

Bust of king Louis XIV, 1638-1715, after Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1598-1680, in the Grande Galerie, built 15th century as an arcade along the courtyard and incorporated into the chateau in 17th century, housing a series of Brussels tapestries by Leyniers, 18th century, after cartoons by David Teniers, 1610-90, in the Chateau d'Usse, built 15th - 17th century in medieval and Renaissance style, in Rigny-Usse, Indre-et-Loire, France. An existing ruined castle was rebuilt from 1440s by Jean V de Breuil and later rebuilt by Charles d'Espinay. The chateau is owned by the duc de Blacas and is listed as a historic monument. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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1440s 1610-90 1638-1715 Arcade Bernini Blacas Breuil Centre-val Chateaux Chinon Despinay Dusse Existing Galerie Gian Incorporated Indre Indre-et-loire Lorenzo Rebuilt Rigny-usse Tapestries Tapestry Teniers Usse

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