Louis XV, King of France

"Louis XV, King of France" is a distinguished portrait by Carle or Charles-André van Loo, a prominent figure in the Rococo style. Executed with meticulous oil paints on canvas, the work exemplifies the elegance and grace characteristic of 18th-century portraiture. Van Loo, belonging to a renowned dynasty of Dutch-origin painters, was adept in various genres, yet his royal portraits stand out. This piece captures the regal dignity and youthful charisma of Louis XV, reflecting the artistic refinement and social grandeur of the period.