Louis bourbon (1682-1712) was the grandson of king louis xiv. He became heir to his grandfather's throne after his own father died in 1711. Louis bourbon died in 1712, probably from the plague, a few days after his wife, marie-adelaide of savoy (1685-1712). Their son, born in 1710, became king louis xv upon the death of louis xiv in 1714. The couple married in 1697, and their apparent ages in the portraits suggest a date not long thereafter. Wearing these portraits, which are mounted for inclusion in a bracelet, would be a sign of political allegiance. The artist is an unidentified follower of jean petitot. Portraits of maria anna victoria of bavaria (1660-1690) and her husband louis, grand dauphin (1661-1711), compare with images below:
maria anna victoria of bavaria
louis, grand dauphin. Date: between circa 1697 and circa 1700. Place of creation: France. Dimensions: 2.6 cm (1 in). Medium: painted enamel on gold. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Jean Petitot le Jeune - Portraits of Louis Bourbon and Marie-Adelaide of Savoy, Duke and Duchess of Burgundy - Walters 3894, 3895
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