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title: Louis XIV and Anne of Austria
author: Unknown Artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21706/louis-xiv-and-anne-of-austria/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-04-13
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# Louis XIV and Anne of Austria
_Authored by Unknown Artist_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21706.jpg)
## Image Caption
[Louis XIV](https://www.worldhistory.org/Louis_XIV_of_France/) and [Anne of Austria](https://www.worldhistory.org/Anne_of_Austria/), oil on canvas by unknown artist, France, c. 1639.
Portrait of the Dauphin of France, Louis XIV, and his mother, Anne of Austria. Serving as regent of France during her son's minority, Anne was a key political player at the French court and influenced her son's upbringing due to their close relationship.
Museum of the History of France, Versailles.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Artist, U. (2026, April 13). Louis XIV and Anne of Austria. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Artist, Unknown. "Louis XIV and Anne of Austria." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 13, 2026. .
### MLA
Artist, Unknown. "Louis XIV and Anne of Austria." *World History Encyclopedia*, 13 Apr 2026, .
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