Louis XVII Separated from His MotherHauer

Hauer’s 1795 painting depicts the separation of Louis XVII from his mother, Marie Antoinette, on July 3, 1793. While Madame Royale described him as tearful, Hauer shows him as an adolescent aware of his royal legacy. His composed demeanor contrasts with the sorrow of his mother, sister, and aunt. The work captures the tragic weight of dynastic duty amidst personal loss during the French Revolution.