Louis XIV Antique Engraving Print – 1894 Best Men & Famous Women Portrait | King of France

Original 1894 Engraving — Louis XIV, King of France

Authentic antique portrait engraving from the historic publication Best Men and Famous Women (Selmar Hess, New York, 1894).

This finely detailed steel engraving depicts Louis XIV of France (1638–1715) — the legendary “Sun King,” whose reign defined absolute monarchy and the grandeur of Versailles.

The portrait features:

• Ornate royal regalia

• Fleur-de-lis adornments

• Court dress & powdered wig

• Classical oval portrait format

A timeless piece for collectors of:

• French monarchy history

• European royal portraits

• Versailles / Baroque era decor

• Political & aristocratic

  • Sheet: approx. 11 in × 8 in

  • Oval portrait with wide margins for framing

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• Age toning to margins

  • Light foxing possible

  • Minor edge wear

  • Image area clean and sharp