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Louis XIII, King of France

Thomas de Leu

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-length portrait of a young child in elaborate dress holding a scepter and a branch of flowers. The child wears a plumed hat, a decorated dress with a lace collar, and a pearl sash across the chest. The oval frame surrounding the portrait features Latin text. The background includes tapestries with fleur-de-lys and mythical creatures.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7827 × 11038 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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