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to, heir of the great decorator. Luz
cas- Jordan. The largest and most
important fresco, which occupies
the center, is an allegory OF the
Triumph of Religion Assisted by
Spain"
The Sale des Ambassadors.
where the imposing reception will
take place after the wedding, is one
of the most splendid apartments of
the palace with fittings of incalcul-
a BILE value. The flooring is of diff
ferent marbles, which form designs
in the Italian style. The walls are
hung with crimson velvet and gilt
ornaments, the brightness of which
has been toned down by time. The
enormous mirrors, which came from
the royal factory at LAGRANGE, are
surrounded by heavy gold frames
of the time of Charles w, while
intervening statues of bronze and
marble represent b ero es, pagan
gods and allegorical figures. Some
of the notable adornments of this
remarkable apartment are THE
Fawn," by Praxiteles; Venus" and
Mercury" after the conception of
Jean de Bologna, Jupiter on the
Eagle" and at each side OF the
throne statues of prudence and
Justice" represented as the coun-
sellers OF Kings.
ROYAL THRONE.
The royal throne is under a superb
red canopy, situated above the
steps, richly carpeted in the same
color. At either side stand four
gilt hons, represented as CONTROL.
ing the world. The ceiling forms
brilliant contrast, being clear and
luminous. 1t was executed by the
famous Venetian painter, Tiepolo,
and is said to be one of the most
finished decorative works in the
world. The idea developed in this
vast composition is THE Glory of
the Spanish Monarchy" represent
ed by proud matron seated on
throne and attended by allegorIcal
deities, contemplating sky peo-
pied by numerous figures, among
them Mercury, the symbol of ma
terial prosperity. In the corners
appear picturesque groups of types
of the different Spanish religions
and the products of the provinces
arranged in all allegorical ensem-
BILE. In the angles there are sculp-
tored medalions by Michel, repre-
senting the great rivers Of Spain.
The imagination of some recent
visitors to this gorgeous apartment
has led to the report that Princess
Ena greatly resembles the proud
matron seated on a throne, which
forms the chief decoration repre-.
senting the Glory of Spain.
RICH EMBROIDERY.
Many of the saloons are decorated
with rich embroidered cloths, and
the luxurious furniture and CELL
ings we're painted by Mangs, Bal
yen, Velasquez, Vicente Lopez and
Juan Rivera. This furniture has
been in the slow growth of the lux
ury-loving Kings of Spain, and rep
resent an incalculable outlay. Many
of the salons are verita BILE muse.
unls. Formerly it was not possible
to adequately admire the beauties
of the palace, as its vastness made
it rather dark, but the modern in
novation of electric lights has
brought out all of its glories. No
where are the electric lights used
with more dazzling effect than in
the Sale des Ambassadors with
its majestic thrones on which Alton
SO and his Queen will soon be seat
ed together.
Princess Ena is said to take spec
ial interest in the China Hall, So
called not because the royal china
is kept there, but because the cell
ings and walls are covered with
proceclaine, the joinings of which
are cleverly concealed by figures In
polychrome relief.
Another sumptuous salon is the
large dining hall, decorated with
tapestry woven in gold and silk by
Pannemaker in Brussels for Philip
II. 1t is in Six different landscape
panels, representing the amorous
episodes of Vertumuio and Pomona
in delightful garden. vertumuio
is represented as a Bacchus solicit
ing the favors of nymph, whose
affection he finally conquers.
Besides the foregoing main APP