St Vincent De Paul At The Deathbed Of Louis XIII 1730 - 1731

Painted by Jean-François de Troy between 1730 and 1731, *St. Vincent de Paul at the Deathbed of Louis XIII* depicts a scene of the French King Louis XIII’s death. This Baroque-style painting depicts the King lying in bed with the saint, Vincent de Paul, attending to him. The scene is filled with drama and emotion. Louis XIII’s wife, Queen Anne of Austria, is shown kneeling in prayer with their young son and daughter. This painting captures a pivotal moment in French history and offers a glimpse into the religious and political tensions of the era.