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Louis XIII, King of France

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

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Louis XIII, King of France is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man wearing a tall, stiff hat and a high-collared coat with a scarf draped over his shoulder. His face is serious, with a short beard and a direct gaze. The lines are drawn tightly, showing the folds of his clothes and the texture of his hat. The text below reads "LOYS 13. Roy de France et de Nauar," which means Louis XIII, King of France. This engraving uses cross-hatching to create shadows and depth. Check out engraving to see how artists build shading with just lines.