Wedding of Louis XIII and Anna of Austria. (Paris: 1612)
Described in
Le carousel des pompes et magnificences faites en faueur du mariage du tres-chrestien roy Louys XIII. auec Anne infante d'Espaigne ... . (Paris, 1612)
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Section "Le carousel."
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Machine Made to resemble a rock covered in bushes, this was drawn by six horses to the accompaniement of oboe music. Tournament Fought by ten different companies. Pageant An elaborate display put on by the ten companies as they entered the lists and including giants, exotic animals, triumphal chariots, music and a variety of machines.
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Machine In the shape of a wood, containing Orpheus and lute players. Chariot Music Lute music played by children to accompany Orpheus.
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Machine Drawn by horses, the machine was made of two crowns supported by six columns and carried children dressed as cupids. Music Ballet
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Machine Drawn by small horses disguised as leopards, the machine contained a pyramid and a large cross and was surrounded by "savages". Music
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Machine Surrounded by oboists, this machine resembled a rock and contained a swallow that sang ceaselessly. Music Played on the oboe.
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Chariot With the Seigneur de Montmorency, dressed as Perseus.
