Louis XIII

in or after 1643

Jeremias Falck after Justus van Verus

Associated Names
Jeremias Falck

Artist, German, c. 1619 - 1677

Justus van Verus

Artist After, Flemish, 1601 - 1674

The image features a three-quarter view portrait of a man from the waist up. The man is slightly facing to the left while looking directly at the viewer. He has long, curly hair, a mustache, and goatee. He is wearing an elaborate robe with embroidered details and a high collar. In his right hand, he holds a large scepter, and a sword is visible to his left. The background is detailed with symbolic elements like a crown above the portrait, shields, a lion, and celestial motifs in round frames on either side. There are emblems and a globe present, enhancing the intricate setting and symbolism surrounding the central figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 39 × 29.8 cm (15 3/8 × 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.804


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sir Andrew Fountaine [ 1676 - 1753], W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65359955

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