Louis XIV

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image features a person in a portrait from the waist up within an oval frame. The person is turned slightly to the right, facing forward with a solemn expression. They have a long, narrow face, a pointed nose, and slightly downturned lips. The person's long, curly hair falls past their shoulders. They are wearing period clothing with a high collar and lace detailing, and have a piece of armor over their shoulder. The individual is holding an embroidered fabric. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative border with engraved text and an emblem with crowned insignia below. The background has finely etched lines for depth and texture.