Louis XIV as Jupiter, victor over the Fronde – Charles Poerson

🖼️ Louis XIV as Jupiter, victor over the Fronde – Charles Poerson
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A king turned god: the triumphant allegory of Louis XIV in a pacified France

Painted by Charles Poerson in the mid-17th century, Louis XIV as Jupiter, conqueror of the Fronde is a powerful allegorical work, depicting the young king of France in the guise of Jupiter, king of the gods in Roman mythology. This painting is a political glorification of the monarchy, at a time when the kingdom had just emerged from the troubles of the Fronde (1648–1653).
The work aims to be both royal propaganda and a founding myth of absolute reign, heralding the greatness of the future Sun King.

A mythological staging of royal power

The king of the heavens to embody the king of France

Louis XIV is here depicted as Jupiter thundering, seated in the clouds, surrounded by eagles and thunderbolts, brandishing the lightning bolts that symbolize his power. The composition combines the divine figure with political victory, illustrating the end of the noble revolts of the Fronde. At his feet, female allegories symbolize Discord defeated, Peace restored, or Justice triumphant, subjected to the king's celestial will.

Poerson, a Baroque artist influenced by the Roman school, creates a spectacular work, rich in symbols and movements, where the draperies, celestial lights, and expressive gestures convey royal omnipotence in a universal mythological language.

A political and theatrical work of art

This painting not only shows Louis XIV as he was, but as he was meant to be seen: undisputed, victorious, quasi-divine. This type of allegorical representation contributed to the staging of absolute monarchical power, very early in the young king's reign. The work also reflects the central role of painting in legitimizing power in the 17th century.

Hand-painted Baroque reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

An allegorical fresco recreated in all its visual richness

At Alpha Reproduction, we create this work in oil on canvas, entirely hand-painted, with an absolute attention to detail and the dramatic effect characteristic of the French Baroque style.

Our artists strive to faithfully reproduce:

• The celestial light games and dynamic contrasts

• The majestic gestures of the royal figure

• The richness of the drapes, textures, and mythological symbols

• The narrative intensity that characterizes this allegorical composition

📜 Certificate of authenticity provided
📐 Customizable formats – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Baroque or Louis XIV framing optional

A perfect work for an interior inspired by power and classicism

This majestic painting will find its place in a gallery of historical portraits, a solemn office, a royal library, or a salon with Baroque aesthetics. It will captivate collectors, enthusiasts of mythology, monarchical history, and the art of the French Grand Siècle.

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Bring back to life the absolute reign and the royal myth with this reproduction of the allegorical portrait of Louis XIV as Jupiter, conqueror of the Fronde, by Charles Poerson.
At Alpha Reproduction, we recreate great historical scenes with craftsmanship mastery, iconographic fidelity, and passion for royal heritage.

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