Old World Portraits
Portrait of Louis XIII
Unknown Artist
An elegant 17th-century French school portrait of a young nobleman in ceremonial armor.
Portrait of Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duc de Penthièvre
Jean-Marc Nattier
1750 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined 18th-century portrait of a nobleman in gleaming armor, showcasing masterly light and texture.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with a clear neutral contrast — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted around 1750 by Jean-Marc Nattier, this portrait depicts Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duc de Penthièvre. The work is celebrated for its exquisite rendering of the reflective steel armor and the soft, luminous skin tones of the sitter, balanced by the vibrant colors of his military sashes against a muted, atmospheric background.
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