Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659–1743) Louis XV as a Child, 1715 Oil on canvas; 77 x 55 1/2 in. (195.6 x 141 cm) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Purchase, Mary Wetmore Shively Bequest, in memory of her husband, Henry L. Shively, M.D., 1960 (60.6)		Napoleon I on His Imperial Throne
In addition to his many historical references, Ingres was also inspired by eighteenth-century French court paintings. Rigaud, one of the most popular portraitists of his time, depicted the young Louis XV in royal coronation robes and regalia: an ermine-trimmed manteau royal of blue velvet embroidered with gold fleurs-de-lis, and a chain displaying the Order of the Holy Spirit. The young regent holds a short scepter; the hand of justice (also visible in Ingres's portrait of Napoleon) is placed at his side, next to his crown. Back

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