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Louis XIV

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of an individual shown from the waist up, facing forward with a slight turn to the side. The person has a prominent nose, full lips, and eyes looking directly at the viewer. They have long, curly hair flowing down past the shoulders. The individual wears a detailed garment with ornate embroidery, a high lace collar, and metallic shoulder armor on the right side. The person is not holding any objects or wearing jewelry. The background features a decorative oval frame with a repeated pattern of fleur-de-lis.

Artwork Details

Date
1676
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3499 × 4232 px
Public Domain
Yes
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