Louis XIII, King of France
1618
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1618
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Louis XIII, King of France is a 1618 ink by Willem de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait features a man with curly hair, wearing a ruffled collar and a cloak draped over his left shoulder. The man's face is framed by an oval border, which is adorned with text and symbols. The background of the portrait is a dark, mottled color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that he is a figure of importance, possibly a noble or royal. The intricate details of his clothing and the ornate border surrounding his face add to the sense of grandeur and elegance. The use of engraving and cross-hatching techniques creates a sense of depth and texture in the portrait. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Passe, Willem de.
Willem de Passe (1598–1637) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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