Artwork

Archduke Leopold

Archduke Leopold, by Unknown, 1650
Archduke Leopold, by Unknown, 1650

Archduke Leopold is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Archduke Leopold is a photograph of a portrait, created around 1650 and held at the Museum of Ethnography. The original portrait is reimagined through a black and white image.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, identified as Louis XIV of France, with long hair and a beard, holding a stick. The ornate frame surrounding him features a crown and floral decorations, conveying grandeur.

Technique & Style

The photograph presents a reproduction of the original portrait, capturing its details in monochrome. The decorative frame is also visible, adding to the overall representation.

History & Provenance

The original portrait was created circa 1650. The photograph, titled Archduke Leopold, is associated with the artist 1978_person.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known