The Duke of Berry and the Count of Provence as Children

The Duke of Berry and the Count of Provence as children appear in this 1757 painting at the Sao Paulo Museum of Art—another version of the double portrait of the future Louis XVI and Louis XVIII. Multiple versions of royal child portraits were produced for distribution to family members, allied courts, and government institutions. The presence of this version in Brazil reflects the complex collecting patterns that dispersed French court art across the Americas.

The composition replicates the essential elements of the other Berry-Provence double portrait, with the two princes shown together in coordinating costumes. Variations between versions may include differences in background, costume details, or the children"s poses. Drouais"s technique maintains its characteristic polish across all versions, with the smooth handling and precise detail consistent throughout.