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Claude de Thiard (1620-1701), comte de Bissy

Jean Joseph Bilfeldt

1844

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Early 19th Century Portrait Louis Xiv of France

Dominant colour

Claude de Thiard (1620-1701), comte de Bissy is a 1844 oil by Jean Joseph Bilfeldt, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Jean Joseph Bilfeldt
When & what style?: 1844
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

The painting depicts a man with long, curly hair, wearing a black and gold armor suit. He is holding a wooden object in his right hand and has a sword at his side. The background of the painting is a red curtain with a landscape visible behind it. The man's armor is intricately designed, with gold accents and a blue sash around his waist. His face is serious, with a slight smile. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of grandeur and importance. This painting is a portrait of a historical figure, likely a king or nobleman. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Jean Joseph Bilfeldt.