Louis XV

c. 1720

Nicolas de Larmessin IV after Hyacinthe Rigaud

Associated Names
Nicolas de Larmessin IV

Artist, French, 1684 - 1753 or 1755

Hyacinthe Rigaud

Artist After, French, 1659 - 1743

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a young person facing slightly to the right. The person is in a seated position, with a three-quarter view highlighting their right shoulder. Their facial features are youthful with gentle eyes and a small, closed-mouth smile. They have long, wavy hair falling down to their shoulders and are elegantly dressed in a regal outfit with intricate designs and ornate lace at the collar. They wear a fur-lined or ermine-trimmed mantle. The person is wearing a sash across their chest and is framed by a large oval against a backdrop of richly embroidered drapery with fleur-de-lis patterns. At the base of the frame, there is an elaborate crest featuring a crown and fleur-de-lis motifs, and the background contains architectural details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.1 x 23.8 cm (13 13/16 x 9 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.99.5


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

  • I.F.F. 1700, vol.12, p.388, 1.

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: Hyacinth Rigault Pinxit / AParis Chez I.F. Cars rue St. Iacques au Nom de Iesus / N.Larmesin fils Sculpsit; center in plate around oval: LVDOVICVS XV REX

Wikidata ID

Q74044531

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