Allegorische voorstelling met de buste van Lodewijk XV van Frankrijk 1766
antoinejeanduclos
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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traditional media
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personal sketchbook
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pencil work
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cartoon carciture
The engraving "Allegorische voorstelling met de buste van Lodewijk XV van Frankrijk" by Antoine Jean Duclos from 1766, depicts an allegorical scene celebrating Louis XV. In the center, a bust of the king is crowned by a figure representing Fame, while another figure, possibly representing History, records the event. Around them, cherubs play with objects symbolizing various virtues and attributes associated with the king. The scene is set before a backdrop of bookshelves, highlighting the importance of knowledge and learning during the reign of Louis XV.
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