1659
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Prince Rupert of the Rhine in Garter Robes is a 1659 oil by Peter Lely, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting is a portrait of a man in elaborate robes, with a red sash and a large white cape. He has long, curly hair and is wearing a white shirt with lace cuffs. His right hand rests on a table, and his left hand holds a sword. The man's attire is ornate, with intricate details on his shirt and cape. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features and clothing. The painting is a detailed and realistic depiction of the man, with careful attention to the textures and folds of his clothing. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Peter Lely.
Sir Peter Lely (Dutch: ; 14 September 1618 – 30 November 1680) was a painter of Dutch origin whose career was nearly all spent in England, where he became the dominant portrait painter to the court.
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