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Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France: 33.A.7-69

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Vandrebanc, Peter
Painter: Kneller, Godfrey, baronet (After)
Publisher: Vandrebanc, Peter

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1685

School or Style

French
British

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Ludovicus Magnus / Ad vivum depictus a Gothofredo Knellero Germ:eum in finem a DIVO CARLO II. ex Anglia in Galliam misso. A1685 / dein vero ob summam Picturae excellentiam - Sculptus a P Vandrebanc
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Sold by P. Vandrebanc in Princes street near Lister Fields
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: 33.A.7-69
Primary reference Number: 312316
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Audit data

Created: Monday 6 March 2023 Updated: Monday 6 March 2023 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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