Louis XIII of France

1624

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image features a detailed engraving showing a central bust portrait of a man, facing forward with a serious expression. He has curly hair, a high lace ruff, and wears an ornate garment with a star-shaped emblem on his chest. Surrounding him is an elaborate frame with floral motifs, cherubs, and classical figures. Cherubs adorn the top, and below the portrait is an inscribed scroll with medallion portraits. The background includes classical pillars and intricate detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 27.5 × 21.2 cm (10 13/16 × 8 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.803


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

Q65214978

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