Portrait of Louis XIII in Armour
1618
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
1618
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
This portrait depicts a man in elaborate armor, holding a baton in his right hand. He wears a dark blue cape with gold embroidery and a white ruffled collar. The armor is black with gold accents and a red belt, featuring a large star on the chest. A helmet with a white feathered plume rests on a red table to the right. The background of the painting is a cloudy sky, with a red curtain draped above the subject's head. The overall atmosphere is one of grandeur and nobility. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
