1664
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Louis XIV is a 1664 by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows Louis XIV, the King of France. He's dressed in fancy clothes and looks very serious. The artist paid close attention to details like the king's facial expression and his outfit, which tells us about the king's status and power during that time. You can learn more about the artist who created this portrait at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Robert Nanteuil (French pronunciation: ; 1623 – 9 December 1678) was a French portrait artist: engraver, draughtsman and pastellist to the court of Louis XIV.
See the richer artist page
