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Louis XIII (1601-43) Receiving Henri d Orleans (1595-1663) Duc de Longueville
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Louis XIII (1601-43) Receiving Henri d Orleans (1595-1663) Duc de Longueville
XIR154624 Louis XIII (1601-43) Receiving Henri d Orleans (1595-1663) Duc de Longueville, into the Order of the Saint Esprit, 1633 (oil on canvas) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12729830
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Awarding Chain Of Office Count Courtier Dove Duke Honour King Of France Presentation Presenting Ruff
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print, we witness a momentous occasion as Louis XIII, the powerful King of France from 1601 to 1643, receives Henri d'Orleans, the esteemed Duc de Longueville, into the prestigious Order of the Saint Esprit. Painted by Philippe de Champaigne in 1633, this oil on canvas masterpiece now resides in the Musee des Augustins in Toulouse, France. The scene unfolds within an opulent interior adorned with regal tapestries and grandeur befitting such a formal ceremony. Louis XIII stands tall and resolute in his lavish attire while bestowing upon Henri d'Orleans a chain of office symbolizing his induction into this illustrious order. The king's countenance exudes authority and dignity as he honors one of his loyal subjects. Henri d'Orleans kneels before his sovereign with utmost reverence and humility. His ruff collar frames his face elegantly while he swears allegiance to both king and country. The air is filled with anticipation as courtiers observe this significant event unfold within the hallowed walls of a magnificent church. This painting captures not only an act of awarding honor but also serves as a testament to the power dynamics that defined French society during this era. It reminds us of the intricate rituals that governed courtly life and emphasizes how individuals sought recognition through acts of loyalty towards their monarch. Through its meticulous attention to detail and masterful execution, Champaigne's artwork transports us
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