Edelman uit de tijd van Lodewijk XIII 1849

Frédérique Émile Auguste O'Connell-Miethe created this print, "Edelman uit de tijd van Lodewijk XIII," in the 19th century. It depicts a nobleman from the era of Louis XIII, evoking a sense of French aristocracy. The image creates meaning through visual codes associated with nobility: the elaborate lace collar, the feathered hat, and the subject’s composed demeanor all point to a person of high social standing. The print was made in the Netherlands and the evocation of 17th-century France reflects a broader 19th-century interest in historical revivalism and the representation of power. To fully understand this work, research into 19th-century printmaking, the revival of historical styles, and the role of portraiture in constructing social identity would be invaluable. This image's meaning is contingent on both its own historical moment and the era it depicts.