Koning Frans I van Frankrijk ontvangt een diplomatieke delegatie 1821

This 1821 engraving by French artist Georges Rouget depicts King Francis I of France receiving a diplomatic delegation. The scene unfolds in a grand interior, likely a royal hall, with a seated King and his attendants. The detailed composition highlights the hierarchical structure of the French court, with the King as the central figure, surrounded by his officials. Rouget's meticulous use of line and shading brings depth and realism to the figures and the opulent setting. The artwork, "Koning Frans I van Frankrijk ontvangt een diplomatieke delegatie", is a powerful portrayal of the King's authority and the grandeur of the French monarchy.