Habit of the Dauphin Son to Louis XIV King of France

by Thomas Jefferys

Discover an example of the height of elegance of the Bourbon court in this exquisite copperplate engraving produced by Thomas Jefferys. The Dauphin of France is represented in all his glory with attire from the 17th-century French court.

The famous engravings produced by Thomas Jefferys were known for their minute attention to detail and precision. In this particular engraving, you can see the ornate lace and rich embroidery worn by the son of the king, Louis XIV, who was known as the "Sun King." This work was published in London (ca. 1757–1772) as part of a collection of different national costumes entitled A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations.