Alexia Sinclair
Louis XIV – The Sun King (1638–1715)
Blog: alexiasinclair.com
Twitter: twitter.com/alexiasinclair
The king of France and Navarre, Louis’ reign represented the high point of the Bourbon dynasty and of French power in Europe. A major patron to the visual arts, he also encouraged the flourishing of classical French literature by protecting influential writers whilst his musicians thrived under his rule also.
Most memorably, Louis commissioned the construction of the magnificent palace of Versailles as one of his homes.
The artwork depicts Louis the Sun King in all his flamboyant glory inside Versailles. Frequently personifying the Greek God Apollo, Louis would often perform classical ballet in Apollo costume and the Sun King motif can be seen in anything and everything from Louis’ reign. The costuming in this work takes its inspiration from an original portrait of the young Louis in Apollo costume whilst the Fleur‐de‐les is the symbol of the House of Bourbon.
Read more at alexiasinclair.com/the-royal-dozen
Lighting: Key light: Softbox camera left ƒ16, Fill: Softbox camera right, ƒ11, triggered with pocketwizards.
Louis XIV – The Sun King (1638–1715)
Blog: alexiasinclair.com
Twitter: twitter.com/alexiasinclair
The king of France and Navarre, Louis’ reign represented the high point of the Bourbon dynasty and of French power in Europe. A major patron to the visual arts, he also encouraged the flourishing of classical French literature by protecting influential writers whilst his musicians thrived under his rule also.
Most memorably, Louis commissioned the construction of the magnificent palace of Versailles as one of his homes.
The artwork depicts Louis the Sun King in all his flamboyant glory inside Versailles. Frequently personifying the Greek God Apollo, Louis would often perform classical ballet in Apollo costume and the Sun King motif can be seen in anything and everything from Louis’ reign. The costuming in this work takes its inspiration from an original portrait of the young Louis in Apollo costume whilst the Fleur‐de‐les is the symbol of the House of Bourbon.
Read more at alexiasinclair.com/the-royal-dozen
Lighting: Key light: Softbox camera left ƒ16, Fill: Softbox camera right, ƒ11, triggered with pocketwizards.