Israël SILVESTRE (Nancy, 1621 - Paris, 1691) Grand carrousel of a head race Etching Monumental proof on laid paper, cut to the square line Early print, trimmed to the fillet. H. 54.5 cm - W. 77.5 cm (the sheet in view) ANC The uniformly yellowed print has not been examined outside the frame, normal median fold. A remarkable example of equestrian splendour in the reign of Louis XIV, this spectacular composition illustrates with precision and vivacity one of the great court carrousels, an exercise in military virtuosity and political staging.