The King of Rome 1811

"The King of Rome" (1811) by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon depicts Napoleon's son, the King of Rome, as a sleeping infant. The child, draped in a red and gold cloth, lays on a white cushion amongst lush foliage. Prud'hon's Neoclassical style emphasizes idealized beauty and conveys a sense of peace and innocence. The painting, housed in the Louvre in Paris, is a small-scale work, measuring 56 x 46 cm, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to detail. The soft light and delicate brushstrokes create a sense of tranquility, reflecting the significance of the child as the heir to the Napoleonic Empire.