Rococo on the go-go

The Rococo art style of the 18th century focused on the luxurious lifestyles of the aristocrats, differing from the forms which glorified heroes or saints.

Extra Credit Opportunity! Examine this picture and explain what the depiction of the ruler tells us about the probable philosophy of artist as it relates to the sovereign, and where the Rococo style fits into the changing European culture of the 18th century. One typed paragraph should suffice; due Monday, February 28.