Portret van Louis Stanislas Xavier de France 1771 - 1772

This pastel portrait of Louis Stanislas Xavier de France, the future Louis XVIII, was painted by Louis Marin Bonnet in 1771-72. This piece, now located in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Bonnet's skill in capturing the young prince's likeness and capturing the elegance of 18th-century French portraiture. The delicate pastel strokes give the portrait a soft and refined quality, while the sitter’s formal attire, including the Order of the Holy Spirit, highlights his royal status. The oval frame adds to the classic style of the portrait, making it a captivating example of European portraiture during the Rococo era.