Louis XIII

Jean Morin after Philippe de Champaigne

Associated Names
Jean Morin

Artist, French, c. 1600 - 1650

Philippe de Champaigne

Artist After, French, 1602 - 1674

The image features an engraving showing the upper half of a man's body. He is portrayed seated at a slight angle, with long wavy hair reaching his shoulders and a distinct mustache. The man's facial features are sharp and defined, with a composed expression. He wears a detailed garment, including an elaborate lace collar and intricate patterns on his attire, possibly armor or formal ceremonial dress. A draped cloth on his right shoulder complements his outfit. The background shows an octagonal frame with inscriptions around the edges.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching, engraving, and stippling on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 29.5 x 23 cm (11 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 30.9 x 24.4 cm (12 3/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.25.23

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mazel 2004, no. 75

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1945

  • Hornibrook, Murray and Charles Petitjean. Catalogue of the Engraved Portraits by Jean Morin (c.1590-1650). Cambridge: University Press, 1945.

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil 64.

2004

  • Mazel, Jean. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre gravé de Jean Morin. Paris, 2004.

Inscriptions

around circumference in plate in border: LOVIS.XIII.PAR.LA.GRACE.DE.DIEV.TRES.CHRESTIEN.ROY.DE.FRANCE.ET.DE.NAVARRE.&.; lower left in plate: Ph Champaigne pinx; lower right in plate: I Morin scul cum pri u Regis; cCv//indecipherable inscription in graphite; lCv//in graphite: RD64

Wikidata ID

Q74046230

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