Terrestrial globe inside Versailles Palace, Paris, France🇫🇷

Terrestrial globe inside Versailles Palace, Paris, France🇫🇷

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1781 GLOBE AT THE CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES
The globe is supported by three dolphins and is actually two globes in one: a terrestrial and a celestial.
The celestial and terrestrial globe, containing a second globe in relief detailing the surface of the earth, was made by Edmé Mentelle in 1786 upon the request of Louis XVI, who wanted it for the education of his son. It was painted by François Vernet and gilded by Jean-Nicolas Gardeur.
The Dauphin’s Globe(s):
Louis XVI commissioned this extraordinary globe in 1786; it was meant to serve his son, the dauphin Louis Joseph, for his geography lesson. The globe is supported by three dolphins and is actually two globes in one: a terrestrial and a celestial. It was made by Edmé Mentelle (geographer) in collaboration with Jean-Tobie Mercklein (mechanic), painted by François Vernet and finally gilded by Jean-Nicolas Gardeur. The inner globe shows the raised land borders and sea ridges in relief. Furthermore, there is another interesting feature: the upper part of the outer globe is Old World while the lower part is the New World.
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