Portret van Lodewijk XIV, koning van Frankrijk, met gestrikte linten op de schouder 1660 - 1664

This engraving, created by Pieter van Schuppen between 1660 and 1664, depicts Louis XIV, the King of France, in a formal portrait. The artwork's detail emphasizes the King's status, as he is positioned within an oval frame surrounded by elaborate embellishments including a crown, a coat of arms, and a wreath of laurel leaves. The inscription below the image, "LUDOVICVS XIII DEI GRATIA FRANCIE," further highlights his regal authority. This print, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the visual language of power in 17th-century Europe.