Artwork
Louis XV, roi de France (1710-1774)
Louis XV, roi de France (1710-1774) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Rigaud Hyacinthe. It dates from 1715 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles. This oil painting, created by Hyacinthe Rigaud in 1715, is a portrait of Louis XV, who ruled France from 1715 to 1774.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created by Hyacinthe Rigaud in 1715, is a portrait of Louis XV, who ruled France from 1715 to 1774. The work is characteristic of the Rococo style, known for its ornate and decorative qualities.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a youthful Louis XV, dressed in regal attire, holding a scepter and sword, signifying his noble status. The subject's elaborate white coat and dark sash convey a sense of majesty and authority.
Technique & Style
Rigaud's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the subject's facial features and hands. The dark background, with its subtle gradient, adds to the overall sense of dimensionality.
History & Provenance
The portrait was painted when Louis XV was just five years old, at the beginning of his reign. It is now part of the collection at the Palace of Versailles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacint Rigau-Ros i Serra (Catalan pronunciation: ; 18 July 1659 – 29 December 1743), known in French as Hyacinthe Rigaud (pronounced ), was a Catalan-French baroque painter most famous for his portraits of Louis XIV and other members of…
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