Artwork
Louis XIII Receiving a Deputation of Magistrates
Louis XIII Receiving a Deputation of Magistrates is a print by the Baroque artist Abraham Bosse. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Louis XIII Receiving a Deputation of Magistrates is a print by Abraham Bosse, dated to 1630, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a formal scene in which Louis XIII, seated on a throne and holding a scepter, receives a group of magistrates. The figures are dressed in attire characteristic of the period, conveying a sense of gravity and ceremony.
Technique & Style
The composition is set within an expansive, ornate room, with the figures and setting rendered in a style consistent with the Baroque aesthetic, known for its dramatic and formal qualities.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Bosse (c. 1604 – 14 February 1676) was a French artist, mainly as a printmaker in etching, but also in watercolour.
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