SOLIMENA, Francesco
(b. 1657, Canale di Serino, d. 1747, Barra)

Allegory of Reign

1690
Oil on canvas, 104 x 76 cm
The Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Originally the medallion in the centre showed the features of Louis XIV. Later it was changed to Louis XV, and finally in 1770 to Catherine II.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 3 minutes):
Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Marche en Rondeau