Louis XIV, Roi De France
- Artist
- Hyacinthe Rigaud
- Date
- 1701
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Portrait
The Portrait of Louis XIV, Roi de France, painted in 1701 by Hyacinthe Rigaud, exemplifies the grandeur and opulence characteristic of Baroque art. Depicting the king in his coronation robes, the portrait captures Louis XIV’s regal authority and elaborate style, with intricate details and commanding posture. Originally commissioned to meet his grandson Philip V’s desire for a royal portrait, it was displayed prominently at Versailles, becoming the most recognizable image of the monarch. Rigaud’s masterpiece highlights Baroque's emphasis on drama, richness, and grandeur in portraiture.
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