Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman in Armor, circa 1690
This refined portrait depicts a young aristocratic gentleman in armor, embodying the ideals of the French aristocracy of the Grand Siècle.
The sitter wears a richly ornamented cuirass, paired with a wide red scarf draped over his shoulder. A delicately crafted white lace jabot frames his neck, reflecting the elegant military fashion of the 1660s and 1690s.
This portrait perfectly illustrates the graceful and elegant style of the school of Hyacinthe Rigaud (Perpignan, 1659 – Paris, 1743), a major figure in portrait painting during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, characterized by a subtle blend of classical idealization and faithfulness to detail.
Circle of Hyacinthe Rigaud
France
Circa 1690
With Frame: 102 cm x 84 cm
Unframed: 82 cm x 63 cm.
