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Louis XIV

Robert Nanteuil after Nicolas Mignard

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving featuring a detailed bust portrait of a man in an oval frame. The man is facing slightly right, showing his upper torso with features like a prominent nose, full lips, and stoic eyes. He has long, curly, dark hair falling past his shoulders and is dressed in formal attire with a high-collared shirt, cravat, and shoulder armor. The background includes ornamental elements like olive branches, scales, draped fabric, and Latin inscriptions on banners. A decorative crown is depicted above the oval frame, enhancing his regal appearance. The overall composition emphasizes grandeur and formality through intricate engravings in a monochromatic color scheme.

Artwork Details

Date
1661
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4003 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
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