Louis XIII
1643
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1643
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows Louis XIII, a king of France, in a formal portrait. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. You can see a lot of detail in his face and clothes. What's interesting about this work is the level of detail in the king's face and clothes. To learn more about this style of portrait, look into the technique: etching.
