Statue of Hyacinthe Rigaud

The statue of Hyacinthe Rigaud, in Perpignan

The statue of Hyacinthe Rigaud pays tribute to the great portrait painter, a native of Perpignan. The Perpignan audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this illustrious figure of French painting, born in the town.

The painter of kings, native of Perpignan

The statue pays tribute to Hyacinthe Rigaud, one of the greatest portraitists of the history of French painting, born in Perpignan in the seventeenth century. Become the official painter of the court, he is famous for his ceremonial portraits of the kings and the great figures of his time, including the famous portrait of Louis XIV in coronation costume, become an emblematic image of the monarchy. A master of the ceremonial portrait, Rigaud embodies the splendour and the virtuosity of the painting of the Grand Siècle. His native town pays tribute to him with this statue and has also dedicated its fine arts museum to him. It is a pride of the artistic heritage of Perpignan.

What to see

You admire the statue paying tribute to Hyacinthe Rigaud, one of the greatest portraitists of French painting, born in Perpignan, famous for his ceremonial portraits of the kings including Louis XIV. The statue celebrates an artistic pride of the town. It is a stop for those curious about art, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The statue of Hyacinthe Rigaud lies in the heart of Perpignan, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely visible from the public space. You discover it during a walk in the centre.

Who was Hyacinthe Rigaud?

One of the greatest portraitists of French painting, born in Perpignan in the seventeenth century, the official painter of the court famous for his ceremonial portraits of the kings, including the famous portrait of Louis XIV in coronation costume.

Where is the statue of Hyacinthe Rigaud?

In the heart of Perpignan, in France.