Louis XIII
1643
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1643
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Louis XIII is a 1643 ink by Pierre Daret de Cazeneuve, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows King Louis XIII on horseback, dressed in armor. He holds a baton in his right hand and a helmet in his left. The background has a few scattered trees and a low horizon line. The print is sharp and detailed. Daret used etching—a way to carve lines into metal with acid—to create fine textures in the king’s armor and clothing. This technique gives the image a crisp, almost sculpted look. It’s a rare first print, meaning it’s one of the earliest versions pulled from the plate. Compare it to work by Jacques Callot, another artist who made detailed etchings of royal figures.
Pierre Daret de Cazeneuve (1604–1678) was an artist.
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