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Portrait of a young man in armour

Unknown

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Portrait Louis Xiv of France

Dominant colour

Portrait of a young man in armour is an oil by Unknown, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?: Unknown
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

The painting shows a young man in armor, holding a staff in his right hand. He has long, wavy hair and wears a dark-colored shirt under his armor. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The man's armor is shiny, and his face looks serious. He seems to be looking at something or someone outside the painting. The staff he's holding is long and thin, and it adds to the sense of strength and power that the man gives off.