Louis XIV

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a person from the chest up. The individual is slightly turned to their left, looking at the viewer. They have distinct facial features, including a long shape, a high forehead, and a defined chin. The person has curly, shoulder-length hair and wears a lace cravat. They are dressed in armor with decorative elements like the fleur-de-lis motif. The background is an oval frame with an engraved border, including additional fleur-de-lis symbols and inscriptions.