Penning met buste van Lodewijk XIV 1702

This 1702 engraving by Gérard Edelinck, titled "Penning met buste van Lodewijk XIV", depicts King Louis XIV of France in profile. The portrait is presented within a circular frame and set against a striped background. The inscription encircles the portrait, designating Louis XIV as "King of the Most Christian," highlighting his powerful and divinely ordained role. Edelinck's skilled use of etching and engraving contributes to the work's detailed realism and intricate artistry. This small-scale artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Louis XIV's reign and the artistic expressions of the era.