1689
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Apotheosis of Louis XIV is a 1689 oil by Charles Le Brun, a French Classical Baroque work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
This painting features a man riding a horse, surrounded by other figures. The man wears a white shirt and brown pants, with a blue cloth draped over his shoulder. He holds a sword in his right hand and a crown in his left. The horse is white, and the man's feet are bare. In the background, there are several other people, some of whom are holding flags or weapons. The painting is done in warm colors, with a focus on earth tones such as brown and beige. The overall effect is one of grandeur and power, with the man on the horse appearing strong and confident. The other figures in the background add to the sense of drama and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Charles Le Brun.
Charles Le Brun (French pronunciation: ; baptised 24 February 1619 – 12 February 1690) was a French painter, physiognomist, art theorist, and a director of several art schools of his time.
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