Louis XIV kept it hanging at Versailles. It has since become the most recognisable portrait of the king. On the death of King Charles II of Spain on 18 November 1700, Spain was beset by the dynastic …

May 8, 2025 · In Hyacinthe Rigaud's portrait of Louis XIV, the king is depicted standing in the Palace of Versailles. This iconic painting, created in 1701, is well-known for its elaborate representation of Louis …

Louis, as the focal point, stands in the center of the canvas, his body angled slightly while his face is turned to meet the viewer with the confidence and directness expected from a king.

Hyacinthe Rigaud’s monumental portrait displays a life-size, full-body depiction of Louis XIV. Louis, as the focal point, stands in the center of the canvas, his body angled slightly while his face is turned to …

Rigaud has taken care to include all the "regalia": the sceptre in his right hand, the sword, the crown and the ‘hand’ of justice on the cushion on the left. He stands under a red velvet...

Louis is presented in an elegantly angled pose, situated well above the standpoint of the spectator to whom he seems to turn his attention graciously, but without reducing the stability of his stance.

Court portraitist Hyacinthe Rigaud painted this work in 1701, following the accession of Louis XIV’s grandson Philippe to the Spanish throne. Initially intended to be sent to Madrid, the much-admired …

"Louis XIV, King of France", a 1701 masterpiece by Hyacinthe Rigaud, hangs here in the Condè Museum. This painting offers a glimpse into the opulence and power associated with the French monarchy. …