Statue of Louis XIV
Statue of Louis XIV, Bronze monument in Place Saint-Sauveur, Caen, France.
The statue represents Louis XIV in a Roman emperor pose, standing at 3.66 meters tall with extended arms distributing laurel crowns.
Created by sculptor Louis Petitot in 1828, this bronze statue replaced an earlier monument destroyed during the French Revolution in 1791.
The neoclassical sculpture reflects the artistic movement of early 19th century France through its Roman-inspired representation of royal power.
Located at 24 Place Saint-Sauveur in central Caen, the statue received official monument status protection in August 2006.
The statue survived potential destruction during World War II when Vichy authorities considered melting it down but ultimately decided against it.
Location: Caen
Creator: Louis Petitot
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 49.18276,-0.36914
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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