Portret van Lodewijk XIV, koning van Frankrijk 1728

This etching, "Portret van Lodewijk XIV, koning van Frankrijk" by Bernard Picart, depicts Louis XIV, King of France, in profile within a circular frame. The frame is surrounded by elaborate ornamentation, including two flags, a wreath of laurel leaves, musical instruments, and an inscription that reads "D. G. FR. ET NAV-R-". The detailed and intricate design of the etching reflects the grandeur and power associated with Louis XIV's reign. The image is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture and demonstrates the artistic skill of Bernard Picart, a notable Dutch engraver.