Louis XIV as Dauphin 1720 - 1760

This engraving, created sometime between 1720 and 1760, depicts Louis XIV as Dauphin. Artist Grégoire Huret, who died in 1670, created a highly detailed portrait of the young king surrounded by decorative flourishes including an oval frame, a coat of arms, and ornate columns. The meticulous detail of the engraving, such as the intricate lace collar and the delicate floral decorations, highlights the importance of royal portraiture in the 17th and 18th centuries.