Louis XIV

1660

Peter Ludwig van Schuppen after Wallerant Vaillant

Associated Names
Peter Ludwig van Schuppen

Artist, Flemish, 1627 - 1702

Wallerant Vaillant

Artist After, Flemish, 1623 - 1677

The image shows a portrait of a man from the chest up. The man is facing slightly to his right, with his head turned towards the viewer. He has a composed expression, with dark eyes and pronounced facial features including a distinct nose and closed lips. His hair is curly and full, extending to his shoulders. He is wearing a high, wide-collared shirt or garment and there is a decorative ribbon on his shoulder. The portrait is set within an ornate oval frame with floral motifs and ribbon-like designs. Below the frame is an emblem with a crown, fleur-de-lis, and an inscription in Latin. The background features detailed drapery and motifs suggesting a regal or formal setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.116.29

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Firmin-Didot 'Portraits', no. 2203


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1875

  • Firmin-Didot, Ambroise. Les graveurs de portraits en France; catalogue raisonne de la collection des portraits de l'ecole francaise. 2 vols. Paris:Firmin-Didot, 1875-1877.

Wikidata ID

Q65576129

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