Portrait of Louis XIV of France, c.1701/02 by Hyacinthe Rigaud
Canvas Print - 3190-RIH
Location: Louvre Museum, Paris, FranceOriginal Size: 277 x 194 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $50.40 USD
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*Max printing size: 59.1 x 40.9 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Portrait of Louis XIV of France" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
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Painting Information
Right, so "Portrait of Louis XIV of France" - it's a proper spectacle, isn't it? Rigaud really went all out here, giving us the Sun King in all his regal pomp. The whole canvas just screams opulence.
Louis is front and center, striking quite the pose. He's decked out in these lavish royal robes - a rich blue adorned with golden fleurs-de-lis, topped off with an enormous ermine-trimmed cloak. It's not subtle, but then again, subtlety wasn't really Louis's thing, was it?
The color palette is a feast for the eyes. Deep reds and golds dominate, creating this warm, almost glowing atmosphere around the monarch. Rigaud's technique is impeccable - you can practically feel the softness of the ermine and the weight of all that silk and brocade.
What really gets me is how Rigaud's composed the whole thing. Louis is positioned slightly to the left, his body angled just so. It creates this sense of movement, like he might stride right off the canvas at any moment. And those curtains in the background? They're not just decorative - they frame the king perfectly, drawing our eye right to him.
There's an interesting interplay of textures going on too. The smoothness of Louis's face contrasts beautifully with the intricate detailing on his robes and the plush fabrics surrounding him. It's a masterclass in Baroque portraiture - grand, theatrical, and utterly captivating.
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