Louis XIII, King of France

Jacob Louis after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Associated Names
Jacob Louis

Artist, Dutch, 1595 - 1635 or after

Pieter Claesz Soutman

Publisher, Dutch, 1580 - 1657

Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Artist After, Flemish, 1577 - 1640

The image displays an engraving portraying a man from the shoulders up, facing slightly left. He has a round face with a goatee and mustache, dark curly hair falling above his shoulders. He wears ornate attire with a large ruffled lace collar. The man is surrounded by an oval frame decorated with foliage, fruits, and vines. Cherubic figures are at the frame's base, with elaborate carvings and scrollwork in the background. A text panel below the portrait contains Latin inscriptions.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth B. Benedict

  • Accession Number

    1980.24.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 7, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65570912

You may be interested in

Loading Results