Full-length, standing, facing to the left. His left hand holds his
hat by his side, his right leans on his sceptre. He is attired in
the royal robes of France, a purple mantle embroidered with
fleurs-de-lys, and an ermine tippet, etc. He has a small wig; his
face is shaven. Behind him is his throne, with a figure of Justice.
On canvas, 9 ft. high, by 6 ft. 5 in. wide.
This is the original presentation frame, decorated with
fleurs-de-lys.
Though formerly labelled "Greuze," it is really a replica of
Callet's well-known portrait, of which, besides the original at
Versailles, there are other repetitions at Madrid and elsewhere,
distributed to the various courts of Europe on the king's
accession. The original was engraved by Bervic, the greatest of
French engravers, the plate being lettered with the painter's name,
"Callet Peintre du Roi."