Fireworks for the entry into Lille of Louis XIV. (Lille: 1680)
Described in
Description des feux d'artifices faits a l'honneur du roy a Lille ... . (Lille, 1680)
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Coat_of_Arms Title_page
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Dedication To Louis XIV from the mayor, bishop and consuls of Lille.
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The gigantomachia, with the artificial mountain on which the giants appear.
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The second part (the "second spectacle") of the gigantomachia, with Peace rising from the ruins of the mountain.
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Fireworks The gigantomachia or war of the giants. Section "Premier spectacle. La gigantomachie ou la guerre des geans."
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Fireworks With the giants defeated, Peace rises from the ruins of the mountain. Section "Second spectacle. La paix renaissante des cendres de la guerre."
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The first facade shows Bacchus without wine. Section This section of the text illustrates the eight facades of the octagonal base or pedestal supporting the artificial mountain.
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The second facade shows Ceres without Epys.
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The third facade shows Saturn in armour.
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The fourth facade shows Minerva without palm or olive branches.
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The fifth facade shows Apollo without his laurels.
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The sixth facade shows Pluto with no money.
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The seventh facade shows Flora without flowers.
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The eighth facade shows Neptune without commerce.
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Emblem Eight emblems from the pedestal supporting Peace showing her victory.
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Coat_of_Arms The fleur de lys surrounded by a crown of laurels.
