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This 17th-century engraving by Nanteuil depicts Jean-Baptiste Colbert. In previous articles, we discovered that he was an important figure in the history of the Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil. In this engraving, he occupies the center of the composition in an oval medallion, in bust form, wearing the cordon of the Order of the Holy Spirit and an openwork lace collar. He is shown in front of the Palais du Louvre, where the king housed many of the artists to whom Colbert lent his support. He held almost every government office. Let's take a look at that of Superintendent of Buildings, Arts and Manufactures. This office gave the minister responsibility for the creation and maintenance of the king's palaces and buildings. It first appeared in the reign of François I. Initially poorly organized, it became a highly structured administration thanks to Colbert. There were some 150 people working there: architects, intendants, controllers, treasurers and a historiographer. The most famous superintendents of Louis XIV's reign were Colbert, Louvois and Hardouin-Mansart. Source: French society in the 17th century, Michel Vergé-Franceschi. ... See moreSee less

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📣 From April 1, you'll be crossing the courtyard of 📣 As from April 1st, visitors will cross the Capitainerie courtyard in order to visit @chateauainaylevieil and it's gardens 🌸 Cultural program for the season, gîtes, chambres d'hôtes, restaurant, Escape game... All the info on : 👉 www.chateau-ainaylevieil.fr📣 As from April 1st, visitors will cross the Capitainerie courtyard in order to visit @chateauainaylevieil and it's gardens 🌸 cultural program of the season, gites, bed and breakfast, restaurant, escape game ... All the info on: 👉 www.chateau-#monumenthistorique #jardinremarquable #exposition #exhibitions #restaurant #escapegame #gitesdefrance #chambredhotes #bedandbreakfast #jmlevaldeloire ainaylevieil.fr#chateau #castle #medieval #renaissance #jardin #gardens #visitfrance🇫🇷 @nouvellesrenaissances @lademeurehistorique @patrivia.officiel @tresorsdupatrimoine @routejacquescoeur @berryprovince @departementducher @regioncentre_valdeloire
👨‍🌾 During the winter, when the sap is 👨‍🌾 During winter, when the sap falls, gardeners @chateauainaylevieil do a serious pruning on some trees and shrubs in the gardens of the @chateauainaylevieil ✂️Notamment in the 4th chartreuse "le cloître des simples" where all the branches of the lime trees are removed, leaving only the structure of the Cloister vault. This lends a linear beauty to the whole Cloister 🌳👨‍🌾 During winter, when the sap falls, gardeners @chateauainaylevieil do a serious pruning on some trees ✂️Here is an example in the 4th chartreuse, "the cloister of the simples". Branches of lime trees are removed in order to keep only the cloister's vault. This gives a linear beauty to the set 🌳#taille #pruning #chartreuses #jardins #jardinremarquable #jardinsdeau #renaissance #medieval #gardens @lademeurehistorique @audacieuxdupatrimoine@routejacquescoeur @berryprovince @departementducher @explore_centre @regioncentre_valdeloire @the_rhs
🏰 Last night.... When the light shines 🏰 Last night.... Quand la lumière fait son apparition et nous offre cette belle atmosphère et ces reflets de fin de journée 🌅🏰 Last night ... When light finally turns up and offers us this beautiful end of the day show 🌅 #chateau #castle #histoire #architecture #renaissance #medieval #atmosphere #lumieredusoir @routejacquescoeur @departementducher @myloirevalley @jmlevaldeloire @patrivia.officiel @explore_centre @lademeurehistorique @asso.chateauxdelaloire @regioncentre_valdeloire
🎨 Located in the lower register of the Chap 🎨 Located in the lower register of the Renaissance Chapel, this mural dates from around 1610 and depicts the Adoration of the Shepherds. It is attributed to Jean Boucher or his workshop. At the time, he was working at the Château de Montrond, near Ainay, for the Prince de Condé. 🎨🎨 This mural painting is located on the lower register of the chapel @chateauainaylevieil and dates from 1610. It evokes the Adoration of the Shepherds and is attributed to Jean Boucher or his atelier. At the time, he was in fact working at chateau de Montrond, close to Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil, for the Prince de Condé. 🎨#painting #muralpainting #pinturasmurales #renaissance #renacimiento #histoire #histoiredelart @tresorsdupatrimoine @routejacquescoeur @berryprovince @departementducher @myloirevalley @asso.chateauxdelaloire @regioncentre_valdeloire
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