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Portrait of King Louis XIII of France, 1611. Creator: Frans Pourbus (Flemish, 1569-1622)
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Portrait of King Louis XIII of France, 1611. Creator: Frans Pourbus (Flemish, 1569-1622)
Portrait of King Louis XIII of France, 1611. Although ten-year-old Louis XIII was king of France, his mother Marie de Medici remained in power until the boy officially came of age. Pourbus inscribed the sitters age and the paintings year in the composition: " The holy year 1611 at his age of 10 years." Marie de Medici commissioned this work as she negotiated marriages for her two children to Philip III of Spain and Mary Marguerite of Austria, alliances that led to the European domination of the next two centuries by the Bourbon and Hapsburg families
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This portrait print showcases the young King Louis XIII of France, painted by the talented Flemish artist Frans Pourbus in 1611. At just ten years old, Louis XIII was already the king of France, although his mother Marie de Medici held power until he reached adulthood. Pourbus skillfully captured the essence of this young monarch, inscribing both his age and the year of painting within the composition: "The holy year 1611 at his age of 10 years". Commissioned by Marie de Medici herself, this artwork served a dual purpose as she negotiated strategic marriages for her children with Philip III of Spain and Mary Marguerite of Austria. These alliances would go on to shape European history for centuries to come, solidifying Bourbon and Hapsburg dominance. Displayed in oil on canvas, this heritage art piece now resides in The Cleveland Museum of Art. It stands as a testament to Pourbus' mastery in capturing not only physical likeness but also conveying regal presence and significance through his brushstrokes. As we gaze upon this remarkable print today, we are transported back to a pivotal moment in French history when a young boy's destiny was being shaped amidst intricate political maneuverings. This portrait serves as a window into an era where power dynamics were shifting and dynasties were forged – forever leaving their mark on Europe's future.
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