What is the Hall of Mirrors?
Q: What is the Hall of Mirrors?
A: The Hall of Mirrors is a gallery in the Palace of Versailles, France. It was constructed on what was once a terrace designed by Le Vau. Mansart and Le Brun designed and built the Hall between 1678 and 1684.
Q: What type of decorations are found in the Hall?
A: The Hall is decorated with marble, "French order" capitals depicting a cock, Apollo, and fleur-de-lys, walls and cornices decorated with gilded bronze trophies by Coysevox, Tubi, Le Gros, Clérion, and Flamen, niches containing depictions of Bacchus, Urania, Modesty Venus in Modesty antiques from the collections of King Louis XIV., ceiling depicting War with Holland (1672-1678), medallions and trompe l'œil paintings depicting War of Devolution (1667-1668), administrative reforms in early years of Louis XIV's reign., four alabaster tables from collections of duc d'Antin., vases and busts from Royal collections., 1770 chandeliers and candelabra reconstructed in 1980 after originals documents archives.
Q: How has the Hall been used throughout history?
A: During the 17th century it was used by Louis XIV when he walked from his private apartment to the chapel. At this time courtiers assembled to watch king members royal family pass. In 1745 it was scene "The Yew Tree Ball". It was at this event that Louis XV met Madame de Pompadour. In 19th century Prussian king William I declared German emperor 18 January 1871 in Hall Mirrors Bismarck victorious German princes lords. French Prime Minister Clemenceau chose Hall Mirrors sign Treaty Versailles ended World War I 28 June 1919 still serves state occasions such receptions visiting heads state.
Q: Who designed the Hall?
A: Mansart and Le Brun designed and built the hall between 1678 - 1684.
Q: What were some events held at or near to the hall?
A: In 1745 there was an event called "The Yew Tree Ball" where Louis XV met Madame de Pompadour; Prussian King William I declared German Emperor 18 January 1871; French Prime Minister Clemenceau signed Treaty Versailles ended World War I 28 June 1919; still serves for state occasions such as receptions for visiting heads of state today.
Q: What types objects can be found inside or around it?
A: Inside you can find marble decorations with "French order" capitals depicting a cock Apollo fleur-de-lys walls cornices decorated gilded bronze trophies Coysevox Tubi Le Gros Clérion Flamen niches containing depictions Bacchus Urania Modesty Venus Modesty antiques collections King Louis XIV ceiling depicting War Holland (1672-1678) medallions trompe l'œil paintings depicting War Devolution (1667-1668) administrative reforms early years Louis XIV's reign four alabaster tables collections duc d'Antin vases busts Royal collections 1770 chandeliers candelabra reconstructed 1980 after originals documents archives .
