Louis XI, roi de France 1605 - 1650

"Louis XI, roi de France" is an etching by French artist Jean Morin, dating back to the 17th century. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts Louis XI in a profile portrait, wearing a hat and a richly decorated garment, framed in an octagonal window. The etching's intricate details and realistic rendering showcase Morin's mastery of the technique. This work exemplifies the popularity of portraiture and the artistic development of the etching during the early modern period.