King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria

probably 1629

Cornelis van Dalen I

Associated Names
Cornelis van Dalen I

Artist, Dutch, 1602 - 1665

The image shows a half-length portrait of two individuals standing side by side. The man on the left has long, wavy hair, a mustache, and is wearing heavily adorned armor. The armor features intricate designs and a star emblem on his chest. A curtain, helmet, and feathers are visible in the background. The woman on the right holds an olive branch in her right hand, has shoulder-length wavy hair, and wears a gown with a lace collar and pearl accessories. The background includes drapery and a city skyline labeled "La Ville Royale de Paris."

Media Options

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

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 42.8 × 54 cm (16 7/8 × 21 1/4 in.)
    plate: 41.5 × 52.5 cm (16 5/16 × 20 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.548


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

recto: in plate, in image, at center: La Ville Royalle de Paris; in plate, below image, at left: LUDOVICUS, XIII. D.G. GALLIAE, ET NAVARRAE & / REX, CHRISTIANISSIMUS / Cornelis Van Dalen Sculpsit; in plate, below image, at right: ANNA AUSTRIACA, D.G. GALLIAE, ET / NAVARRAE REGINA / Cornelis Van Dalen Excudebat.

Markings

none

Wikidata ID

Q65508202

You may be interested in

Loading Results