Portret van Lodewijk VII 1742

This 1742 engraving by Etienne Ficquet depicts Louis VII, King of France, also known as Louis the Pious. The portrait is presented in an oval frame and shows Louis in profile wearing a crown and ornate robes. The inscription beneath the image identifies him as King of France and provides details about his death. This print is a classic example of the historical portrait genre, and it is a valuable historical record of Louis VII. The engraving style, with its fine lines and delicate details, adds to the elegance of the piece, making it an intriguing example of 18th-century printmaking.