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Louis XIV

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in a formal portrait. He is looking directly at the viewer while turned slightly to his right. He has long, curly hair and symmetrical facial features, including a prominent nose and full lips. He is wearing a patterned cloak with fur trim, a large collar, and a star-shaped pendant around his neck. The background features an oval frame with Latin inscription and a decorative, engraved plate below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1662
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3477 × 4194 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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