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Louis XIII on Horseback

Unknown

1622

oil

copper

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

French Classical Baroque Baroque Portrait Louis Xiii of France

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Louis XIII on Horseback is a 1622 oil by Unknown, a French Classical Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiii of France, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1622 · French Classical Baroque
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man in ornate armor, seated on a white horse. The man wears a blue cape and holds a sword in his right hand. The background of the painting is dark, with a subtle landscape visible behind the horse. The overall mood of the painting is one of grandeur and power. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure.