art-of-swords:Partizan of the Royal Bodyguard of Louis XIVMaker: probably designed by Georges Berain
art-of-swords:Partizan of the Royal Bodyguard of Louis XIVMaker: probably designed by Georges BerainDated: circa 1662 - 1715Culture: FrenchMeasurements: length 204 cm.In 1662 Louis XIV chose the image of the sun in splendour as his emblem, an act which sparked his transformation into the Sun King. The sun image was prominently featured on countless works during Louis’ reign, and this partizan for the royal bodyguards is no exception. Above the sun, the partizan also carries Louis’ motto “nec pluribus impar”, which translates as “not equalled by many”, or less literally but perhaps more comprehensibly, “equalled by no one”.Source: Copyright © 2015 The Wallace Collection -- source link