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Louis XIV, King of France: P.11523-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Louis XIV, King of France

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Simon, Pierre
Painter: Unknown (After)

Entities

Categories

Description

Whole length, standing, dressed as a Roman general, pointing with a baton to the left, behind him is a tent, and a soldier carrying a plumed helmet; beyond to the left is landscape with soldiers in trenches. Lettering in margin: "Petrus Simon Eques Sculpsit 1694 Cum Privilegio Regis' and title in larger lettering 'Ludovicus Magnus'

Notes

History note: From the Northwick collection; P&D Colnaghi & Co. sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], December 1933.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1694

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.11523-R
Primary reference Number: 168272
Lugt: 572
Firmin-Didot (Portraits): 2279
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 24 October 2019 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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