"Engraving With The Portrait Of King Louis XIV By Louis Cossin (1627-1704)"
Engraving with the portrait of King Louis XIVBy Louis COSSIN (1627-1704)
Allegorical composition in honor of Louis XIV, the portrait of the Sun King appears in an oval supported by two figures including Mars. In the foreground, five little geniuses play with the attributes of Mars. On a banner: "Victori || Pacifico". Signed lower left "L. Cossini". Proof before the letter.
17th century.
Blackened and gilded wooden frame, margins probably cut.
Frame : H. 41 x W. 32,5 cm.
Provenance
Princess Laure de Beauvau-Craon (1942-2020).
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