Portrait of Hyacinthe Rigaud

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1659-1743

French Baroque Painter

Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659-1743) was a renowned French portrait painter of the late Baroque period. He is best known for his grandiose portraits of French aristocrats and royalty, which are characterized by their formal, theatrical style and attention to detail.

Rigaud was born in Perpignan, in the south of France, in 1659. He showed an early aptitude for drawing and painting and was trained in the workshop of his father, a painter and sculptor. At the age of 18, he moved to Montpellier to study with the painter Jean Ranc.

In 1681, Rigaud moved to Paris to establish his career as a portrait painter. He quickly gained a reputation for his skill in capturing the likeness and character of his sitters, and his clientele included many of the leading figures of the French court.

In 1701, Rigaud was appointed as the official portrait painter to King Louis XIV, a position that he held for the rest of his life. He painted numerous portraits of the king and his family, as well as of other members of the royal court. His portraits were highly prized for their accuracy and attention to detail, and they were often used for official purposes, such as diplomatic gifts and propaganda.

Rigaud's portraits are notable for their grandiose, theatrical style, which was characteristic of the Baroque period. He used rich colors, elaborate costumes, and dramatic poses to create a sense of drama and spectacle in his paintings. His portraits were also characterized by their attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of clothing and accessories.

In addition to his work as a portrait painter, Rigaud was also a skilled draftsman and etcher. He produced a number of drawings and prints, many of which were preparatory studies for his paintings.

Hyacinthe Rigaud died in Paris in 1743, at the age of 84. His legacy as one of the greatest portrait painters of the Baroque period has endured to the present day, and his works are still admired for their technical skill, attention to detail, and dramatic style.

31 Hyacinthe Rigaud Paintings

Portrait of Louis XIV of France, c.1701/02 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Louis XIV of France c.1701/02

Oil Painting
$12285
Canvas Print
$52.15
SKU: RIH-3190
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 277 x 194 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France

Portrait of Prince Joseph Wenzel I von Liechtenstein, 1740 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Prince Joseph Wenzel I von Liechtenstein 1740

Oil Painting
$5429
Canvas Print
$58.85
SKU: RIH-4247
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 146 x 114 cm
Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna, Austria

Self Portrait, 1697 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Self Portrait 1697

Oil Painting
$795
Canvas Print
$49.67
SKU: RIH-18901
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 42 x 34.5 cm
Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany

Portrait of the Marquis Jean-Octave de Villars, 1715 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of the Marquis Jean-Octave de Villars 1715

Oil Painting
$3757
Canvas Print
$56.80
SKU: RIH-19020
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 130.2 x 97.2 cm
Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan

Louis de France (Grand Dauphin), 1688 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Louis de France (Grand Dauphin) 1688

Oil Painting
$4059
Canvas Print
$57.76
SKU: RIH-19412
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 124 x 109 cm
Museum of Palace of Versailles, Paris, France

Portrait of Louis XIV, a.1701 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Louis XIV a.1701

Oil Painting
$12395
Canvas Print
$49.67
SKU: RIH-19413
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 289.6 x 159 cm
J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA

Charles de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai, 1723 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Charles de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai 1723

Oil Painting
$5765
Canvas Print
$57.89
SKU: RIH-19414
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 146 x 113 cm
J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA

Louis de France, Duke of Burgundy, n.d. by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Louis de France, Duke of Burgundy n.d.

Oil Painting
$4601
Canvas Print
$56.52
SKU: RIH-19415
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 129 x 98 cm
Museum of Palace of Versailles, Paris, France

Philip V, king of Spain, 1701 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Philip V, king of Spain 1701

Oil Painting
$4707
Canvas Print
$49.67
SKU: RIH-19416
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 230 x 155 cm
Museum of Palace of Versailles, Paris, France

Gio. Francesco II Brignole-Sale, 1739 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Gio. Francesco II Brignole-Sale 1739

Oil Painting
$3768
Canvas Print
$58.71
SKU: RIH-19417
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 101 x 80 cm
Public Collection

Portrait of Cardinal Guillaume Dubois, 1723 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Cardinal Guillaume Dubois 1723

Oil Painting
$5353
Canvas Print
$58.30
SKU: RIH-19418
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 146.7 x 113.7 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA

Portrait of a Man, 1693 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of a Man 1693

Oil Painting
$1801
Canvas Print
$60.36
SKU: RIH-19419
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 82.6 x 65.4 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Portrait of a General Officer, c.1710 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of a General Officer c.1710

Oil Painting
$4599
Canvas Print
$57.34
SKU: RIH-19420
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 137.2 x 105 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Louis XV as a Child, c.1716/24 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Louis XV as a Child c.1716/24

Oil Painting
$8861
Canvas Print
$54.33
SKU: RIH-19421
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 195.6 x 141 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Louis XIV, n.d. by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Louis XIV n.d.

Oil Painting
$2374
Canvas Print
$58.58
SKU: RIH-19422
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 91.4 x 72 cm
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Portrait of a Gentleman, c.1705 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of a Gentleman c.1705

Oil Painting
$2631
Canvas Print
$59.54
SKU: RIH-19423
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 81.3 x 65.4 cm
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana, USA

Portrait of Konstanty Wladyslaw Sobieski, c.1696 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Konstanty Wladyslaw Sobieski c.1696

Oil Painting
$1493
Canvas Print
$56.93
SKU: RIH-19424
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 112 x 89 cm
Public Collection

Portrait of Aleksander Benedykt Sobieski, c.1696 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Aleksander Benedykt Sobieski c.1696

Oil Painting
$2014
Canvas Print
$57.21
SKU: RIH-19425
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 112 x 89 cm
Public Collection

Portrait of Marshal Charles-Auguste de Matignon, c.1708 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Marshal Charles-Auguste de Matignon c.1708

Oil Painting
$4447
Canvas Print
$58.30
SKU: RIH-19426
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 147 x 113 cm
Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany

A French Magistrate of Requests (President Andre Pierre Hebert), c.1702 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

A French Magistrate of Requests (President Andre ... c.1702

Oil Painting
$4749
Canvas Print
$56.93
SKU: RIH-19427
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 137.5 x 104 cm
Public Collection

Count Philipp Ludwig Wenzel Sinzendorf, 1728 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Count Philipp Ludwig Wenzel Sinzendorf 1728

Oil Painting
$5342
Canvas Print
$58.44
SKU: RIH-19428
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 166 x 131.5 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

Portrait of Prince Joseph Wenzel I von Liechtenstein, 1740 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Portrait of Prince Joseph Wenzel I von Liechtenstein 1740

Oil Painting
$4108
Canvas Print
$59.81
SKU: RIH-19429
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 81 x 65 cm
Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna, Austria

Self-Portrait, c.1711 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Self-Portrait c.1711

Oil Painting
$1722
Canvas Print
$59.26
SKU: RIH-19430
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 80.5 x 63.6 cm
Louvre Museum, Paris, France

Pierre Mignard, c.1690/91 by Hyacinthe Rigaud | Painting Reproduction

Pierre Mignard c.1690/91

Oil Painting
$4643
Canvas Print
$57.89
SKU: RIH-19431
Hyacinthe Rigaud
Original Size: 148.5 x 115.5 cm
Museum of Palace of Versailles, Paris, France

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