Louis XIII of France

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image is a bust-length portrait of a young man in an oval frame, facing slightly to his right. He has a neutral expression, youthful features, smooth skin, full lips, and short curled hair. He wears an intricately designed outfit with a high lace ruff around his neck and a richly decorated garment. A crown sits on his head, and he wears a pendant around his neck. The background includes line engravings, and the image is surrounded by an ornate oval border with text and inscriptions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17 × 11.7 cm (6 11/16 × 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.800


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Q65214965

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