Portret van Lodewijk II de Bourbon-Condé
François Jacques Dequevauviller
1810 - ca. 1848
Medium
steel engraving
Dimensions
180; 244
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
This steel engraving, titled *Portret van Lodewijk II de Bourbon-Condé*, captures the noble visage of Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé (1621–1686), one of France's most celebrated military leaders of the 17th century. Known as the "Grand Condé," he was a key figure in the Thirty Years' War and the Fronde rebellions, renowned for his tactical genius at battles like Rocroi. Created by French engraver François Jacques Dequevauviller between 1810 and around 1848, this portrait reflects the Romantic era's fascination with heroic historical figures, preserving Condé's legacy through meticulous p...