Artwork
Louis XIII, King of France

Louis XIII, King of France is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraved portrait of a man identified as Louis XIII, King of France. The black-and-white image depicts the king in formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Louis XIII, King of France, shown with a serious expression and dressed in a high-collared coat and tall hat. The text below the image confirms his identity.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs cross-hatching to create shading and depth, with tightly drawn lines capturing the folds of the king's clothes and the texture of his hat.
Artist & collection
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