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Equestrian portrait of Philippe d'Orléans in an antique carved and gilded wood frame.
The king's nephew brandishes his baton of command, dressed in Roman style and leading a cavalry charge. The prince's brightly-dressed mount rears up, and his coat takes flight, catching the light in their movement. A wild landscape stretches across the background.
18th century French school
Oil on canvas
Used condition, canvas restoration planned.
H. 131 x W. 107 cm (with frame)
H. 114 x W. 86 cm (view)
Created in 1694 by Pierre Mignard, the original composition from which our painting is derived is a direct continuation of the equestrian portrait of Louis XIV that the artist painted in 1674. This model combined the tradition of the equestrian portrait with the iconography of the Roman general, a prestigious formula then strictly reserved for the sovereign.
However, the king granted his nephew, Philippe d'Orléans, the privilege of repeating this emblematic staging. Once completed, his effigy on horseback was installed at the Château de Versailles, opposite that of the monarch, thus affirming the exceptional rank conferred on him.
Versions depicting Philippe d'Orléans remain extremely rare today, as do portraits of the future Regent in his early years. Our work therefore stands out as one of the very few known variants of the equestrian portrait originally executed for Versailles.
Ref: 4MK9EDWF57
| Condition | As is |
| Style | Louis XIV style (Paintings Portraits of Louis XIV style Style) |
| Period | 18th century (Paintings Portraits 18th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Materials | Oil on canvas |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 78 000, Versailles, France |
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