1663
gouache
vellum
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Dominant colour
Louis XIV in Armor is a 1663 gouache by Joseph Werner the Younger, a French Classical Baroque work, depicting Body Armor, held at Palace of Versailles.
The painting depicts a man with long, curly hair, wearing a black and silver suit of armor. He is holding a white cloth in his left hand and a sword in his right. The background features a blue sky with clouds and a distant landscape. A closer look reveals intricate details on the armor, including gold studs and a lace collar. The man's expression is serious, and his posture conveys confidence. This portrait is a fine example of gouache painting, a technique that involves using opaque watercolors. For more information on this style, explore the world of gouache.
Joseph Werner (22 June 1637 – 21 September 1710), known as the Younger to distinguish him from his painter father of the same name, was a Swiss painter, known for miniatures.
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