Louis XIII, King of France
1590
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1590
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a young man in fancy clothes, standing stiffly with one hand resting on a sword. His outfit is detailed with ruffled collars, a long coat, and a chain around his neck. The background is packed with decorative patterns—flowers, crowns, and swirling lines framing his face. The text around him is in French, with dates and words like "LOUIS XIII" and "PORTRAIT DE M. LE DAUPHIN." The style looks old-fashioned, with sharp lines and no color. If you like this kind of detailed portrait, look up engraving.
