Penning met buste van Lodewijk XIV by Gérard Edelinck

Penning met buste van Lodewijk XIV 1702

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

This 1702 engraving by Gérard Edelinck portrays a bust of Louis XIV, the King of France. The engraving is a close-up view of the king's profile, depicting him in a regal manner with a long, flowing wig. The inscription around the bust reads "Ludovicus XIII Rex Christianissimus" (Louis XIII, King of the Most Christian [Nation]), likely a mistake for Louis XIV, the current king at the time of the engraving. The engraving is a small, detailed piece of art, measuring only 56 mm by 53 mm, showcasing the artist's mastery of the medium and highlighting the significance of Louis XIV in French history.