1666
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Louis XIV is a 1666 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Louis XIV. He's dressed in fancy clothes and looks very serious. The artist put a lot of detail into the king's face and clothes, which makes it interesting. The king's pose and expression are very formal, which was typical of portraits back then. This style of portrait was often used to show the power and wealth of the person being painted. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: Nanteuil, Robert.
Robert Nanteuil (French pronunciation: ; 1623 – 9 December 1678) was a French portrait artist: engraver, draughtsman and pastellist to the court of Louis XIV.
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