Despite the extravagant surroundings and clothing in Hyacinthe Rigaud's portrait of Louis XIV,the artist also made the king appear

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While the portrait depicts Louis XIV in luxurious clothing and surroundings, Rigaud also manages to make the king appear surprisingly human, with a slight hint of fatigue in his expression and a more grounded posture than one might expect from a monarch.

Despite the Extravagant Surroundings and Clothing in Hyacinthe Rigaud's Portrait