Louis Antoine de Bourbon, Duke of Enghien (1772—1804)

Rauch employed chiaroscuro to create a striking contrast between the subject's illuminated face and shoulders and the dark, nondescript background, drawing the viewer's attention to the Duke's features and ceremonial attire.

Painted in 1836, more than three decades after the Duke's death, the work is now part of the collection at the Palace of Versailles.

The painting reflects a nostalgic or honorific approach to portraiture common in the 19th century, where historical figures were memorialized through art long after their passing.