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Lvdovicvs Decimvs-qvsr-tvs Regvm Maximvs. M. DC. LXX: P.13819-R

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Titles

Lvdovicvs Decimvs-qvsr-tvs Regvm Maximvs. M. DC. LXX
Portrait of Louis XIV, 1638-1715

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Nanteuil, Robert

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Notes

History note: Charrington bought it at Boerner sale Leipzig, Lot 468 £25.0.0 + comm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1670

Note

3rd state. With the dedication to Yzore d'Hervault; with the year 1670 on the rim and M.DC.LXX on the oval border. The moustache falls slightly before raising on a curl. The retouche has accentuate the folds on the face making him look older. / Inscription on bottom: "R. Nateuil ad viuum pingebat sculp et excudebat cum priuilegio Regis. 1670." and "Offerebat humillimus S Matt. Yzore d'Heruault."

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.13819-R
Primary reference Number: 205222
Lugt: 572
Robert-Dumesnil: IV.136.158.III
Petitjean/Wickert: 139.III

Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 August 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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