Antoine Benoist, after. Portraits of Louis the Great. Engraving by Charles Louis Simonneau. 1704.
Artist: Antoine Benoist (French, 1632-1717), after. Antoine Benoist (by 1721–1770) was a French draughtsman and engraver, who spent much of his working life in London, and was known as Anthony Benoist.Engraver: Charles Louis Simonneau (French, 1645 - 1728).Title: Portraits de Louis le Grand graves suivant ses differents âges MDCCIV (Portraits of Louis the Great, Louis XIV, King of France at different ages (1638-1715).Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: ABenoist Eques pinxit. Portraits de Louis le Grand graves suivant ses differents âges MDCCIV. Dans ces portraits on voit LOUIS également, Il ne reste plus pour sa gloire, Qu'a trouver un auteur qui puisse dans l'histoire, Le peindre aussy fidelement. Pavillon F. 1703 [text by the poet Étienne Pavillon (1645-1728)].Dimensions: Image 18 1/4" x 12". Sheet 23 1/4" x 15 3/4".Date: 1704.Materials and Techniques: Etching and engraving on laid paper. Separate plates for the image and the text.Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopo