🖼️ Portrait of Louis XIV in coronation costume – Hyacinthe Rigaud (1701)
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The immortal image of absolute power: Louis XIV at his peak
Created in 1701 by Hyacinthe Rigaud, this portrait in coronation costume of Louis XIV is undoubtedly one of the most famous paintings in the history of French art. Painted at the request of the king's grandson, Philippe V of Spain, this masterpiece aims to glorify the monarch in all his majesty, at the height of his reign.
Rigaud does not merely depict a man here: he paints absolute monarchy incarnate, in an image that has become a symbol of the greatness of France under the Ancien Régime.
A formal portrait model, codified and theatrical
A royally orchestrated composition
Louis XIV is depicted full-length, standing, in an imposing yet elegant pose, wearing the royal blue coronation mantle strewn with fleurs-de-lis and lined with ermine. He holds in his right hand the sceptre, while the crown, the hand of justice, and Charlemagne's sword rest beside him on a ceremonial cushion.
The king is wearing red high-heeled shoes, a symbol of aristocratic privilege, and sports white silk stockings, highlighting his legs, which he considered one of his physical assets. Behind him, Corinthian columns, a carved throne, and purple curtains create a grand, classical, and codified setting.
An aging king, but still triumphant
At the time of the painting, Louis XIV is 63 years old, but Rigaud chooses not to hide the signs of aging. On the contrary, he incorporates them into the grandeur of the portrait: the face is dignified, the wig imposing, the posture stable, conveying an unalterable power despite the years.
The entire painting is a staging of power, stability, and divine sovereignty, as required by the etiquette of Versailles.
A masterful reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction
Hand-painted, faithful to the original from the Louvre
At Alpha Reproduction, each painting is entirely hand-painted in oil on canvas, in strict accordance with the original work preserved at the Louvre Museum. Our artists carefully reproduce:
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The richness of the golden embroideries and the royal ermine
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The expressive and solemn facial modeling
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The theatrical tension of the posture
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The precious textures and the architectural balance of the decor
📜 Certificate of authenticity included
📐 Custom sizes – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Louis XIV baroque style framing option available on request
An absolute masterpiece for an exceptional collection
This monumental work is ideal for an art gallery, a prestigious office, an aristocratic library, or a classic decoration inspired by Versailles. It will captivate history enthusiasts, royal art lovers, and discerning collectors.
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Bring into your home the most powerful symbol of the French absolute monarchy with this reproduction of the Portrait of Louis XIV in coronation costume by Hyacinthe Rigaud.
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