Hugh Capet
1837
oil
From the collection of Museum of the History of France
1837
oil
From the collection of Museum of the History of France
The painting shows a man with long, dark hair and a beard, wearing a crown and a blue cloak over a reddish-brown tunic. He holds a golden orb in his right hand and a scepter in his left. The background is dark, with a subtle gradient of shadows. The man's attire and accessories suggest a regal or noble status. The crown, cloak, and scepter are symbols of power and authority. This portrait of a king might remind you of other royal portraits in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
