Q134083093
1837
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1837
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
The painting depicts a man wearing a blue robe with gold accents and a crown. He is holding a scepter in his right hand. The man's attire and the scepter suggest that he is a king or a high-ranking official. The gold accents on his robe and the crown add to the sense of luxury and power. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Merry-Joseph Blondel, an artist known for his portraits of French royalty.