Louis XIV of France as a young man
Enamel Miniature
ca. 1655-80 (made)
ca. 1655-80 (made)
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Portrait miniature of Louis XIV of France as a young man, in a circular frame of gold, enamelled with white, by Gilles Legaré or Lesgaré. Nearly full-face bust portrait, he wears a deep lace collar, beneath which the blue ribbon of the order of the Saint Esprit is just visible.
Object details
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| Title | Louis XIV of France as a young man (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Enamel miniature |
| Brief description | Enamel portrait miniature by Jean Petitot depicting Louis XIV of France as a young man. France, ca. 1655-1680. |
| Physical description | Portrait miniature of Louis XIV of France as a young man, in a circular frame of gold, enamelled with white, by Gilles Legaré or Lesgaré. Nearly full-face bust portrait, he wears a deep lace collar, beneath which the blue ribbon of the order of the Saint Esprit is just visible. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
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| Accession number | 708-1882 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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