Artist: François de Troy (French, 1645-1730), portrait painter; entered the Academie de Peinture in 1674, became its director in 1708, and its rector in 1722.
Engraver: Pierre van Schuppen (French, 1627-1702), portrait engraver. Master in Guild of St Luke 1651/2. Moved to Paris in 1655 as collaborator of Nanteuil. Nicknamed 'le petit Nanteuil'. Member of the Académie on its foundation in 1663.
Title: Portrait of Louis de France, the Grand Dauphin.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Ludovicus delphinus Ludovici Magni filius. Francis de Troy ad vivum Pinxit et ex cum Privil. Regis. P. van Schuppen Sculpsit 1684. With motto above each of the four emblem: 'Aspicit atque se pingit', 'Ex sole decor', 'Extendo cum sole ramos', and 'Per me renascetur'
Dimensions: Platemark/Image 17 1/2" x 15". Sheet 20" x 17".
Date: 1684, printed later.
Materials and Techniques: Etching and engraving on wove paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Soiling, damp stains, and some tears. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Catalog Raisonné: Firmin-Didot, Ambroise. Les graveurs de portraits en France : catalogue raisonné de la collection de portraits de l'École français. No. 2210, p. 399. Louis de France, surnommé le Grand Dauphin, 1661-1711.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1927,1008.186.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XVII C. Flemish School XVII C.
Note: Louis, Dauphin of France (1661 – 1711), commonly known as le Grand Dauphin, was the eldest son and heir of King Louis XIV and his spouse, Maria Theresa of Spain. He became known as the Grand Dauphin after the birth of his own son, Louis, Duke of Burgundy, the Petit Dauphin. He and his son died before his father and thus never became kings.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia and the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.
Engraver: Pierre van Schuppen (French, 1627-1702), portrait engraver. Master in Guild of St Luke 1651/2. Moved to Paris in 1655 as collaborator of Nanteuil. Nicknamed 'le petit Nanteuil'. Member of the Académie on its foundation in 1663.
Title: Portrait of Louis de France, the Grand Dauphin.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Ludovicus delphinus Ludovici Magni filius. Francis de Troy ad vivum Pinxit et ex cum Privil. Regis. P. van Schuppen Sculpsit 1684. With motto above each of the four emblem: 'Aspicit atque se pingit', 'Ex sole decor', 'Extendo cum sole ramos', and 'Per me renascetur'
Dimensions: Platemark/Image 17 1/2" x 15". Sheet 20" x 17".
Date: 1684, printed later.
Materials and Techniques: Etching and engraving on wove paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Soiling, damp stains, and some tears. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Catalog Raisonné: Firmin-Didot, Ambroise. Les graveurs de portraits en France : catalogue raisonné de la collection de portraits de l'École français. No. 2210, p. 399. Louis de France, surnommé le Grand Dauphin, 1661-1711.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1927,1008.186.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XVII C. Flemish School XVII C.
Note: Louis, Dauphin of France (1661 – 1711), commonly known as le Grand Dauphin, was the eldest son and heir of King Louis XIV and his spouse, Maria Theresa of Spain. He became known as the Grand Dauphin after the birth of his own son, Louis, Duke of Burgundy, the Petit Dauphin. He and his son died before his father and thus never became kings.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia and the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.