Royal Coat of Arms of Louis XV
1745
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Nicolas Tardieu
Jacques Nicolas Tardieu (1745–1745) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Royal Coat of Arms of Louis XV is a 1745 ink by Jacques Nicolas Tardieu, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two winged figures holding up a shield with a crown and fleur-de-lis symbols. One figure looks upward, while the other holds a wreath of leaves. Clouds and swirling drapery fill the background, with a faint building visible in the distance. The shield’s symbols were often linked to French royalty. The artist used fine lines to create depth and movement, typical of this style. Check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jacques Nicolas Tardieu (1745–1745) was an artist.
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