{"title":"Pieter Van Schuppen","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portrait-of-louis-xiv-pieter-van-schuppen","title":"Portrait of Louis XIV - Pieter van Schuppen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal seventeenth-century engraving of King Louis XIV, featuring the monarch in armour surrounded by royal heraldry and military motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving depicts King Louis XIV of France, captured in a formal portrait style typical of the seventeenth-century French court. The work is based on an original design by the painter Pierre Mignard, with the engraving executed by the Flemish artist Pieter van Schuppen. The monarch appears within a central oval frame, wearing armour and a voluminous periwig, which was the standard fashion for the aristocracy of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is highly structured, incorporating traditional heraldic and military motifs. The oval portrait is surrounded by a laurel wreath, which is topped by a crown and crossed sceptres. Below the portrait, two putti support the royal coat of arms featuring the fleur-de-lis. The surrounding area is filled with an arrangement of military equipment, including cannons, drums, and flags, which serve to communicate the power and authority of the French crown. The precision of the line work demonstrates the technical skill required for copperplate engraving during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieter van Schuppen was a prolific engraver who spent much of his career in Paris, where he became a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. His collaboration with Mignard allowed for the wide dissemination of royal imagery, which was a common practice for maintaining the public image of the Sun King. The print provides a clear example of the formal portraiture used to project the stability and strength of the Bourbon dynasty. The monochromatic nature of the engraving allows the viewer to focus on the textures of the armour, the fabric of the lace cravat, and the detailed rendering of the military trophies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieter van Schuppen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485338210639,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485343355215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485343387983,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485343420751,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485343453519,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485343486287,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485343519055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485343551823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485343584591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485343617359,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485343650127,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485343682895,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Louis-XIV_Poster_CompositorV1_1786361176898.jpg?v=1786839007"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-louis-xiv-pieter-van-schuppen-1","title":"Portrait of Louis XIV - Pieter van Schuppen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving of Louis XIV by Pieter van Schuppen, based on a painting by Charles Le Brun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Pieter van Schuppen depicts Louis XIV, the Sun King, during the early years of his personal rule. The composition is based on a painting by Charles Le Brun, the premier painter to the French court. The monarch is shown in an oval frame, wearing armour and a substantial lace cravat, his long, flowing wig characteristic of the fashion of the 1660s. Below the portrait, the royal coat of arms of France, featuring the fleur-de-lis and the crown, is displayed within a decorative cartouche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Schuppen was a skilled engraver who moved from Antwerp to Paris, where he became a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. His work demonstrates the technical precision required for royal portraiture in the seventeenth century. The use of varied line weights and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume in the armour and texture in the lace. The background is rendered with fine horizontal lines, a common technique in period printmaking to provide a neutral yet structured setting for the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print serves as a record of the iconography used to project the authority of the French monarchy. By depicting the King in military attire, the image communicates his role as the supreme commander of the state. The inclusion of the royal heraldry reinforces the legitimacy of his position. As a museum-grade fine art print, this piece offers a clear view of the craftsmanship involved in seventeenth-century intaglio printing. It captures the formal aesthetic of the Bourbon court, where every element of a portrait was carefully considered to convey the status and power of the sitter. The clarity of the engraving allows for an examination of the period style, from the specific arrangement of the wig to the detailed rendering of the metal plates of the armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pieter van Schuppen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485568012623,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485571813711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485571846479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485571879247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485571912015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485571944783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485571977551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485572010319,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485572043087,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485572075855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485572108623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485572141391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Louis-XIV_Poster_CompositorV1_1786365728810.jpg?v=1786842694"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/pieter-van-schuppen.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}