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Print, Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France, 1662

This is a Print. It was print maker: Robert Nanteuil. It is dated 1662 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is engraving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Bruno Lasker and Mrs. Bruno Lasker.

Its dimensions are

30.1 × 29.9 cm (11 7/8 × 11 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

In the frame is isncribed: "FRANCIAE ET NAVARRAE REX LVDOVICVS XIIII DEL GRATIA."

Cite this object as

Print, Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France, 1662; Print Maker: Robert Nanteuil; France; engraving on paper; 30.1 × 29.9 cm (11 7/8 × 11 3/4 in.); 1957-41-73

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