Colbertism
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Colbertism is the economic and political doctrine of Jean-Baptiste Colbert. Colbert was the Controller-General of Finances from 1665 to 1683 under Louis XIV of France. Colbertism is a variant of merca
1655 portrait of Colbert by Philippe de Champaigne
Louis XIV visiting the Gobelins Manufactory with Colbert in 1667.
Gobelins Manufactory
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The Gobelins Manufactory is a historic tapestry factory in Paris, France. It is located at 42 avenue des Gobelins, near Les Gobelins métro station in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. It was originall
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…tariffs on the Dutch during the War of Devolution. Franco-Dutch trade declined by 30% due to French tariffs. Industry reforms Louis XIV visiting the Gobelins Manufactory with Colbert in 1667. He spent a lot of energy trying to reorganize industry and commerce. He believed that in order to increase French power it would…
The Gobelins Manufactory in 2009
Battle of Zama tapestry after Jules Romain, manufactured for Louis XIV in 1688–1690 (Louvre Museum)
Rear view in 1830 of the Gobelins Manufactory, adjoining the river Bièvre
Death of Constantine tapestry (one in a series) after a design by Rubens woven by Filippe Maëcht and Hans Taye in the Comans-La Planche workshop, 1623–1625.