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Selected Works Kings, Queens and Emperors

The Musée du Louvre boasts a number of artworks illustrating royal power in all its forms. From objects associated with the Coronation to statues and portraits, kings, queens and emperors succeeded in imposing their image on the people through the arts.

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Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities

Portrait of the Emperor Gallienus

C. AD 261
Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities

The Emperor Trajan (AD 98-117)

Circa AD 100

Rome, Italy (?)
Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities

Augustus (Emperor from 27 BC to AD...

C. 20 BC (head), first third of 2nd century BC (body)

Provenance: Velletri (Italy)
Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities

Livia

Circa 31 BC

Unknown
Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities

Septimius Severus

Between AD 205 and 211

Provenance: Markuna, near Lambaesis (Algeria)
Decorative Arts

Augustin DUFLOS, jeweler

Crown of Louis XV

1722
Decorative Arts

Set of jewellery

Early and third quarter of 19th century

Paris
Decorative Arts

Gilded parade helmet of Charles VI

Before 1411
Decorative Arts

Pierre Redon

Shield

c. 1572

Formerly in the Crown collection
Decorative Arts

Attributed to Jean LIMOSIN

Mirror with Inner Compartment

C. 1615