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Philippe of France, Duke of Orleans

Pierre Mignard I , 1662

Philippe of France, Duke of Orleans, by Pierre Mignard I, oil, 1662
Philippe of France, Duke of Orleans, by Pierre Mignard I, oil, 1662

Philippe of France, Duke of Orleans is an oil painting by Pierre Mignard I. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

Philippe of France, Duke of Orleans, is portrayed in this circa 1662 oil painting by Pierre Mignard, showcasing the duke in formal, symbolic attire.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Philippe, is depicted wearing the Order of the Holy Spirit and body armor, emphasizing his noble and military status within the French royal family.

Technique & Style

Mignard employed chiaroscuro to create depth, characteristic of the Baroque period. Attention to detail and symbolic elements (e.g., gold fleur-de-lis, light blue sash) are also notable.

History & Provenance

Part of the Palace of Versailles collection, this work reflects Mignard's contribution to French court portraiture, amidst his rivalry with Charles Le Brun, the premier painter to Louis XIV.

Context

Created during the reign of Louis XIV, the painting situates Philippe's role within the royal hierarchy, through the lens of 17th-century French court traditions.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pierre Mignard I

Artist

Pierre Mignard I

Pierre Mignard or Pierre Mignard I (French pronunciation: ; 17 November 1612 – 30 May 1695), called "Mignard le Romain" to distinguish him from his brother Nicolas Mignard, was a French painter known for his religious and mythological…

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