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Portrait of Louis XVII (1785-1795), at Temple prison, 1793. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
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Portrait of Louis XVII (1785-1795), at Temple prison, 1793. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Portrait of Louis XVII (1785-1795), at Temple prison, 1793
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This evocative portrait captures the young and vulnerable Louis-Stanislas Xavier of France, better known as Louis XVII, during his imprisonment at the Temple prison in Paris in 1793. The painting, created by the renowned French artist Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder, offers a poignant glimpse into the life of the boy monarch who was only ten years old when he was taken from his father, King Louis XVI, and imprisoned during the French Revolution. The oil painting, dated back to the 18th century, depicts Louis XVII in a simple white shirt and a dark waistcoat, seated against a plain background. His solemn expression and downcast gaze convey a sense of deep sadness and longing. The use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes adds to the overall melancholic atmosphere of the painting. Louis XVII was the last king of the Bourbon monarchy in France before the establishment of the First French Republic. He was the son of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and was held captive in the Temple prison from 1792 until his death in 1795, under the suspicion of being the heir to the counter-revolutionary plot. The painting is now part of the collection of the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, one of the city's most esteemed museums. It serves as a powerful reminder of the tumultuous period in French history and the tragic fate of the young monarch. The portrait of Louis XVII at Temple prison, 1793, by Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder, is not only a significant work of art but also an important historical document that continues to captivate and inspire viewers.
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