Portret van Lodewijk XVI, koning van Frankrijk 1822

Jean-Baptiste Mauzaisse's 1822 portrait of Louis XVI, King of France, is a striking example of Neoclassical portraiture. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the king in a formal pose, wearing a richly decorated uniform and with a serious expression on his face. This lithograph, created during a period of great social and political upheaval in France, likely served as a reminder of the monarchy and its legacy. The detailed rendering of Louis XVI's features and attire underscores the importance of historical accuracy in Neoclassical art.