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Louis XIII, King of France
Louis XIII, King of France

Louis XIII, King of France

Artist (Flemish, 1595 - 1644)
After (Flemish, 1577 - 1640)
Publisher (Dutch, 1580 - 1657)
DateFirst half of the 17th Century
MediumEtching and engraving
DimensionsSheet: 16 1/8 x 11 in. (41 x 28 cm)
Credit LinePurchased through the Hoehn Family Print Acquisition Fund
CultureDutch
Object numberPC2011.12.08
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionHalf portrait at three-quarter view. The King wears a high ruff collar made of many layers of lace, a fleurs-de-lis sash draped across his shoulders peeks out from just below. He is surrounded by an oval frame of leaves with lilies blooming at the top. Sumptuous grapevines and other fruits drape around the frame. Below, two putti hold up draping vines just above the cartouche.
InterpretationsHapsburg portrait, Gift of Robert and Karen Hoehn

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