Louis XIV
1634
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is serious, and he’s wearing a fancy lace cuff. Above his head are two crests with crowns and fleur-de-lis symbols. The text below says "Louis XIV par la grâce de Dieu Roy de France et de Nav," which means he’s claiming to be the king of France. The artist’s name, Moncornet, is also written at the bottom. If you like this style, look up engraving.
