Artwork
Portrait de Louis XV, roi de France (1710-1774), représenté jeune
Portrait de Louis XV, roi de France (1710-1774), représenté jeune is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Alexis Simon Belle. It dates from 1714 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created around 1714 by Alexis Simon Belle, is a portrait of a young nobleman. It is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, likely Louis XV, is depicted with curly gray hair, wearing ornate attire including a brown and gold jacket with a blue sash and silver star, signifying high status or royalty.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Belle's skill in capturing intricate textures and patterns, characteristic of the Rococo style. The dark background accentuates the subject's features, while detailed rendering of clothing and jewelry demonstrates the artist's technical proficiency.
History & Provenance
Belle, trained under notable artists such as François de Troy and Hyacinthe Rigaud, created this work early in his career. The painting is now held in the Palace of Versailles collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexis Simon Belle (12 January 1674 – 21 November 1734) was a French painter who specialised in portrait painting who is best known for his portraits of the French and Jacobite nobility.
Marie Leszczynska, Queen of France, and the Dauphin
Louis XV and the Infanta Marie-Anne-Victoire
Portrait of Louis XV of France
Marie-Anne-Victoire, Infanta of Spain (1718-1781)
Portrait of a Lady
Princess Louisa Maria Teresa Stuart, 1692 - 1712. Daughter of James VII and II
Portrait of an Unknown Man (said to be Matthew Prior, 1664–1721)
Portrait of Antoine Crozat (Marquis du Chatel)
