Louis XV (1710–1774) by Jean-Baptiste Nini

Louis XV (1710–1774) 1770

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This terracotta relief by Jean-Baptiste Nini, created in 1770, depicts Louis XV, King of France, in profile. Nini, a renowned sculptor of the 18th century, employed a naturalistic style to capture the king's likeness. The relief's inscription "Ludovicus XV Rex Christianissimus" (Louis XV, King of the Most Christian) emphasizes the king's royal status. The work, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, stands as a testament to the artistic trends and royal patronage prevalent in the 18th century.

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