Louis XV in coronation attire – Hyacinthe Rigaud

🖼️ Louis XV in coronation attire – Hyacinthe Rigaud
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The coronation of a child king immortalized by the brush of the master of ceremonial portraiture

Created by Hyacinthe Rigaud around 1715, this portrait of Louis XV in coronation attire is one of the most solemn and symbolic paintings from the early reign of the young King Louis XV, grandson of Louis XIV. This masterpiece of royal ceremonial portraiture depicts a sovereign of only five years old, crowned at Reims, in a monumental composition where the majesty of power surpasses the monarch's age.

A work of legitimacy, tradition, and monarchical representation

The child king in the clothes of absolute power

In this full-length composition, Louis XV is depicted wearing the royal blue coronation mantle strewn with fleurs-de-lys, lined with ermine, and surrounded by the insignia of the coronation: the scepter, the crown, and the hand of justice. He is placed in a theatrical setting typical of Rigaud, with marble columns, red draperies, and a gilded throne, emphasizing the continuity of royal power across generations.

Although very young, the king is depicted with the noble and stable posture of an adult sovereign, emphasizing that the throne awaits not age, but heritage. Rigaud manages to balance the freshness of the youthful face and the solemnity of the royal office, creating a strong image capable of reassuring a kingdom just bereaved by the death of Louis XIV.

A masterpiece of political communication

This portrait is a visual affirmation of uninterrupted monarchical power, during a period of transition. It was widely distributed throughout the kingdom to embed the image of the young Louis XV in people's minds. As with his famous portrait of Louis XIV, Rigaud here demonstrates his talent for combining majesty, accuracy, and pictorial theater, in a work that is as much a political symbol as it is an artistic jewel.

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The excellence of a royal painting recreated with fidelity

At Alpha Reproduction, we create this work entirely by hand in oil on canvas, with particular care to reproduce:

• The richness of the coronation robe and its golden patterns

• The youthful and serene face of the young king

• The architectural and ceremonial composition

• The theatrical lighting and the refined details of the decor

📜 Certificate of authenticity included
📐 Customizable formats – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Louis XIV style or gilded baroque framing option

An ideal work for enthusiasts of monarchy and French classical art

This portrait is a true symbol of tradition, continuity, and royal power, perfect for adorning a library, an art gallery, a study room, or a residence inspired by the Grand Siècle. It will captivate collectors, lovers of historical art, and enthusiasts of the French Ancien Régime.

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Bring back the splendor of the early 18th century with this reproduction of the Portrait of Louis XV in coronation attire by Hyacinthe Rigaud.
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