Portrait of François I

Portrait of François I

• Localisation : The Clouet Room
• Année de création :Circa 1515
• Artiste : Jean Clouet

Description

One of the most famous portraits in the Clouet room, depicting François I, King of France from 1515 to 1547. François has just become king and won the battle of Marignan. The young monarch, who had an impressive build, is depicted here looking calm yet determined. Dressed in a simple ochre coloured doublet with slits, he is wearing neither a crown nor any royal insignia. This portrait is highly characteristic of Jean Clouet’s (1480-1541) style. The facial features are very realistic, in the Flemish style. The pose is hieratic and majestic, and the model is generally not looking at the spectator.