Magnificence of French artistry

Through his wars and the glory of Versailles, Louis XIV became to a certain degree, the arbitrer of taste and power in Europe and both his chateau and the etiquette in Versailles were copied by the other European courts. But Louis didn't hesitate to share the excellence of French craftsmanship, that's why he gave presents to other Emperors to show how skilled his artisans were. Above is a masterpiece of French artistry, a cabinet Louis XIV gave to Charles II of England.