Portret van Mathias-Guillaume de Louvrex 1680 - 1734

This is an engraving of Mathias-Guillaume de Louvrex by an anonymous artist. Mathias-Guillaume de Louvrex was Seigneur de Ramelot, Échevin de Liège during a period of significant social hierarchy, where class dictated much of one's identity. This portrait, with its formal composition and elaborate details, reflects his status and the importance of lineage in 18th-century society. The artist has depicted de Louvrex wearing the attire and wig typical of someone of his standing, while his gaze exudes authority and self-assurance. Despite being an anonymous work, it continues to offer insight into the visual culture of the era, underscoring how portraiture served to reinforce social roles and convey power through carefully constructed imagery. The emotional experience of encountering this image now invites reflection on the values of that society.