Portrait of the Duke of Antin
1719
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1719
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This portrait depicts a man with long, curly hair, wearing a blue velvet cloak with white trim and a white shirt underneath. He is holding a sword and a helmet, and is dressed in armor. The background of the painting is a cloudy sky. The man's attire and the objects he is holding suggest that he is a member of the nobility or a military leader. The level of detail and realism in the painting indicates that it was created by a skilled artist. The subject of this painting is Louis XIV of France.
