Question

who painted the classical baroque portrait above?
a. juan sánchez cotán
b. michelangelo
c. hyacinthe rigaud
d. giovanni bernini

Explanation:

Identify the artwork and subject

The image shows a cropped portion of the famous full-length portrait of King Louis XIV of France, painted in 1701, showcasing his legs, high heels, and coronation robes lined with ermine and decorated with the fleur-de-lis.

Identify the artist

This iconic French Baroque state portrait was painted by the French court painter Hyacinthe Rigaud.

Match with the multiple-choice options

• Option (a) Juan Sánchez Cotán is a Spanish Baroque painter known for still lifes (bodegones).
• Option (b) Michelangelo is an Italian High Renaissance master.
• Option (c) Hyacinthe Rigaud is the artist who painted this portrait.
• Option (d) Giovanni Bernini is an Italian Baroque sculptor and architect.

Answer:

• a) Juan Sanchez Cotan
• b) Michelangelo
• c) Hyacinthe Rigaud (Correct answer)
• d) Giovanni Bernini