Who painted King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria?

King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria was painted by Cornelis van Dalen I in 1629.

Where can I see King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria?

King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria?

King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria

Cornelis van Dalen I , 1629

King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria is an ink print by the Baroque artist Cornelis van Dalen I. It dates from 1629 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Cornelis van Dalen I produced an engraving of King Louis XIII of France and his consort Anne of Austria around 1629. Executed on laid paper, the print presents the monarch and queen standing together in formal attire, their identities confirmed by the Latin inscriptions at the bottom of the image.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts the French king in a richly ornamented coat bearing a prominent star, a symbol of his royal rank, while the queen is shown with a high collar, pearls, and a jeweled bracelet, emphasizing her status and the courtly elegance of the period.

Technique & Style

Van Dalen employed fine line engraving to render the intricate details of the clothing, accessories, and a miniature landscape background that includes a river, buildings, and a boat. The use of laid paper provides a textured surface that enhances the contrast between the dark lines and the lighter areas.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1629, the print reflects the early seventeenth‑century practice of disseminating royal imagery through prints. The artist’s signature appears on the plate, confirming authorship, and the work has been catalogued among van Dalen’s known prints of French royalty.

Context

During Louis XIII’s reign, portraiture served both political and propagandistic purposes, reinforcing the legitimacy of the monarch and his marriage alliance with Anne of Austria. Engravings such as this could be distributed widely, extending the visual presence of the royal couple beyond the court.