Old World Portraits
Portrait of Philip V, King of Spain
Hyacinthe Rigaud
A commanding Baroque portrait of the young Spanish monarch, rendered with masterly detail by Hyacinthe Rigaud.
Louis XIV, King of France
Hyacinthe Rigaud
1701 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This iconic 1701 portrait by Hyacinthe Rigaud depicts King Louis XIV in the full splendor of his coronation regalia.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Commissioned in 1701 by Hyacinthe Rigaud, this definitive portrait captures the Sun King at the height of his influence. Clad in heavy blue velvet embroidered with gold fleur-de-lis and lined with luxurious ermine, Louis XIV is surrounded by the symbols of French sovereignty, presented in a grand Baroque style that exudes authority and opulence.
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