FRENCH LANGUAGE
The figure of the painter Hyacinthe Rigaud, born in 1656 in Perpignan, was almost eclipsed by his masterpiece, the famous Portrait of Louis XIV in royal costume painted in 1701, reproduced in all history books. Behind this iconic work hides a brilliant and prolific artist, author, for...
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FRENCH LANGUAGE
The figure of the painter Hyacinthe Rigaud, born in 1656 in Perpignan, was almost eclipsed by his masterpiece, the famous Portrait of Louis XIV in royal costume painted in 1701, reproduced in all history books. Behind this iconic work hides a brilliant and prolific artist, author, for more than half a century, of about 1500 paintings and countless drawings.
Exhibition "Hyacinthe Rigaud or the Sun Portrait" at the Château de Versailles.
French language
440 pages / 420 illustrations
Faton / Château de Versailles
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