Follower of Philippe de Champaigne

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Follower of Philippe de Champaigne
Louis 13th (1601-43), facing right in black doublet, lace collar, long curling hair and moustache
oil on copper, painted surround, rectangular gilt wood frame
oval, 2.3/8in. (60mm.) high

Lot Essay

Louis XIII was king of France from 1610. His marriage to Anne of Austria was arranged by his mother, Marie de'Medici in 1615. In 1642 he appointed Cardinal Richelieu as his chief minister who became the dominating influence of his reign

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