Louis XIII of France
1693
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1693
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Louis XIII of France is a 1693 ink by Wolfgang Philipp Kilian, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a man with curly hair and a mustache, wearing a high-collared shirt and a cloak with a star-shaped emblem. The background is dark, with a circular border around the subject's head and shoulders. The border features text in Latin, including the words "REX CHRISTIANISSIMVS" and "LVDOVICVS XIII DEI GRATIA." The subject's attire and the style of the engraving suggest a formal, official portrait. The use of Latin text in the border adds to the sense of formality and grandeur. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
Wolfgang Philipp Kilian (1654–1732) was an artist.
See the richer artist page
