Louis XIV kept it hanging at Versailles. It has since become the most recognisable portrait of the king. On the death of King Charles II of Spain on 18 November 1700, Spain was beset by the dynastic …

May 8, 2025 · In Hyacinthe Rigaud's portrait of Louis XIV, the king is depicted standing in the Palace of Versailles. This iconic painting, created in 1701, is well-known for its elaborate representation of …

Louis, as the focal point, stands in the center of the canvas, his body angled slightly while his face is turned to meet the viewer with the confidence and directness expected from a king.

Hyacinthe Rigaud’s monumental portrait displays a life-size, full-body depiction of Louis XIV. Louis, as the focal point, stands in the center of the canvas, his body angled slightly while his face is turned to …

Louis is presented in an elegantly angled pose, situated well above the standpoint of the spectator to whom he seems to turn his attention graciously, but without reducing the stability of his stance.

Rigaud has taken care to include all the "regalia": the sceptre in his right hand, the sword, the crown and the ‘hand’ of justice on the cushion on the left. He stands under a red velvet...

"Louis XIV, King of France", a 1701 masterpiece by Hyacinthe Rigaud, hangs here in the Condè Museum. This painting offers a glimpse into the opulence and power associated with the French …

Portrait of Louis XIV in Coronation Robes was painted in 1701 by the French painter Hyacinthe Rigaud after being commissioned by the king who wanted to satisfy the desire of his grandson, Philip V of …

Mar 20, 2015 · He’s showing off his legs—Louis claimed to be an excellent dancer who starred in many performances. His crown isn’t on his head—perhaps not to muss up his elaborate hairdo—but still …