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Portrait of John Law (1671 - 1729) Financial Controller, Scottish Financial who caused bankruptcy in 1720 (Event of Quincampoix Street). Painting by Casimir Balthasar (1811-1875), 1843. 79 x 65 cm. Versailles
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Portrait of John Law (1671 - 1729) Financial Controller, Scottish Financial who caused bankruptcy in 1720 (Event of Quincampoix Street). Painting by Casimir Balthasar (1811-1875), 1843. 79 x 65 cm. Versailles
JLJ4646681 Portrait of John Law (1671 - 1729) Financial Controller, Scottish Financial who caused bankruptcy in 1720 (Event of Quincampoix Street). Painting by Casimir Balthasar (1811-1875), 1843. 79 x 65 cm. Versailles. Musee Du Chateau - Portrait of John Law (1671-1729), Scottish Financier responsible for the bankruptcy -" Mississippi Company bubble" - in 1720 (Event of The Rue Quincampoix). Painting by Casimir Balthasar (1811-1875), 1843. 79 x 65 cm. by Balthasar, Casimir de (1811-1875); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Portrait of John Law (1671 - 1729) Financial Controller, Scottish Financial who caused bankruptcy in 1720 (Event of Quincampoix Street). Painting by Casimir Balthasar (1811-1875), 1843. 79 x 65 cm. Versailles. Musee Du Chateau - Portrait of John Law (1671-1729), Scottish Financier responsible for the bankruptcy -" Mississippi Company bubble" - in 1720 (Event of The Rue Quincampoix). Painting by Casimir Balthasar (1811-1875), 1843. 79 x 65 cm.); Photo © Photo Josse
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This portrait, painted by Casimir Balthasar in 1843, depicts John Law, a Scottish financial controller notorious for causing bankruptcy in 1720 during the Event of Quincampoix Street. Measuring 79 x 65 cm, this artwork is currently housed at the Musee Du Chateau in Versailles. Law's enigmatic gaze and dignified posture command attention as he stares out from the canvas. The artist skillfully captures Law's essence as a powerful figure who held immense control over Scotland's finances. Despite his influential position, Law's legacy is tainted by the catastrophic collapse of the "Mississippi Company bubble" that occurred under his watch. Balthasar expertly portrays Law against a neutral background, allowing viewers to focus solely on his countenance and intricate details of his attire. Every brushstroke reveals meticulous attention to detail - from the fine lines etched into Law's face to the rich textures of his clothing. This portrait serves as a reminder of both Law's rise to prominence and subsequent downfall. It encapsulates an era marred by financial turmoil and serves as a cautionary tale about unchecked ambition and speculative investments. As we contemplate this striking piece of art, we are reminded that even those with great power can be brought down by their own actions. Through Balthasar's masterful technique, John Law comes alive once again – forever immortalized within these brushstrokes.
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