Louis XIII Receiving a Deputation of Magistrates

Abraham Bosse

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a formal scene with Louis XIII sitting on a platform, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and ornate clothing. He sits on the left, on a low platform covered with a patterned fabric; his right leg is crossed over the left. The king's right arm rests on his thigh; his left arm is bent at the elbow. He looks to his right at a group of men. A man stands beside the king's platform on the right, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and ornate clothing; he looks to the king. A group of about 16 men, mostly wearing similar ornate clothing, are gathered on the right; some are on one knee. The background includes two large windows with views of military scenes; the windows have ornate frames. The room has a decorative wall to the left of the windows; a curtain hangs in the upper left corner. The scene is in black and white; the style appears to be detailed and realistic. The image is titled "Louis XIII Receiving a Deputation of Magistrates" and was created by Abraham Bosse.