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Alexis Simon Belle Most Popular Paintings

The 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 24 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Alexis Simon Belle · 1674 – 1734

Princess Louisa Maria Theresa Stuart by Alexis Simon Belle

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1702 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 75.3 x 62.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Prince James Francis Edward Stuart by Alexis Simon Belle, 1712

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1712 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 80.6 x 62.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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John Law

1715 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 81.3 x 63.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688–1766), 'The Old Pretender'

1800 · Government Art Collection, London · original 73.5 x 61.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, 1688 - 1766. Son of James VII and II – original artwork by Alexis Simon Belle

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1700 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh · original 75.3 x 62.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688–1766), 'The Old Pretender'

1712 · Government Art Collection, London · original 136.0 x 107.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Portrait of a Man (1720)

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1720 · El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso · original 134.0 x 103.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688–1766), 'The Old Pretender' – original artwork

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1713 · Government Art Collection, London · original 79.0 x 61.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Gentleman Enjoying Tobacco – original artwork by Alexis Simon Belle

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1734 · Petit Palais, Paris · original 105.5 x 80.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Roger Strickland (1680–1704), Alexis Simon Belle

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1703 · Sizergh Castle, Kendal · original 115.0 x 89.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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The Abbé François Gaultier (d.1723) – original artwork

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1713 · Sizergh Castle, Kendal · original 79.5 x 63.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Alexis Simon Belle: Prince James Francis Edward Stuart with his sister, Princess Louisa Maria Theresa

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1699 · Royal Collection, London · original 188.1 x 131.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Reverend Thomas Strickland (c.1682–1740) by Alexis Simon Belle, 1706

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1706 · Sizergh Castle, Kendal · original 114.0 x 88.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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James Frances Edward Keith (1696–1758) – original artwork by Alexis Simon Belle

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1724 · original 137.5 x 104.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Portrait of Louis XV of France by Alexis Simon Belle, 1723

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1723 · Opera House, Versailles · original 226.0 x 180.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Princess Louisa Maria Theresa Stuart (1692–1712) – original artwork by Alexis Simon Belle

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1709 · Sizergh Castle, Kendal · original 135.0 x 105.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Winifred, the Nun of Cufaude (1707)

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1707 · The Vyne · original 129.5 x 103.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Charles-François-Marie de Custine, Chevalier de Wiltz by Alexis Simon Belle

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1714 · Museum of Fine Arts, Houston · original 130.8 x 98.4cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Portrait of Louis XV – original artwork by Alexis Simon Belle

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original 116 x 89 cm

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Popularity: No. 19 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Marie-Anne-Victoire, Infanta of Spain (1718-1781) – original artwork

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1723 · Opera House, Versailles · original 98.0 x 109.0cm

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Popularity: No. 20 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Marie Leszczynska, Queen of France, and the Dauphin – original artwork by Alexis Simon Belle

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1730 · Opera House, Versailles · original 170.0 x 139.0cm

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Popularity: No. 21 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Portrait of a Lady – original artwork by Alexis Simon Belle

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National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City · original 75.0 x 63.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Louis XV and the Infanta Marie-Anne-Victoire (1724)

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1724 · Opera House, Versailles · original 99.0 x 124.0cm

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Popularity: No. 23 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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Portrait de Louis, duc d'Orléans – original artwork by Alexis Simon Belle

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original 131.5 x 97.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 24 artworks by Alexis Simon Belle
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The artist

Alexis Simon Belle

1674 – 1734

Quick facts

Copyright statusPublic domain
Born1674, Paris, France
Art periodEarly Modern
Works on APS24
Also known asAlexis Belle, A.S. Belle, Belle, Belle Peintre du Roi, Le Belle
Color intensitymonochromatic
Lifespan60 years

Biography

Early Life and Training

Born: Paris, France (1674)
Died: 1734
Alexis Simon Belle was born in Paris, the second child and only son of Jean-Baptiste Belle, also a painter.
His birth and baptism are recorded in the parish register of the church of Saint-Sulpice, Paris.
He initially studied under his father before continuing his training in the studio of François de Troy (1645/46-1730).
Troy was a painter at the court of King James II in exile at Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Belle began producing work at Saint-Germain between 1698 and 1701.

Career as a Portraitist

Belle's style was influenced by his master, François de Troy, as well as Hyacinthe Rigaud and Nicolas de Largillière.
He gained prominence through portraits of the French and Jacobite nobility.
During a period of peace between France and Great Britain, Belle produced portraits of James Edward Stuart (the "Old Pretender") and his sister, Princess Louisa Maria.
In 1700, he won the Prix de Rome but chose to remain in France and continue with Jacobite commissions.
He married Anne Chéron (c. 1663–1718) in 1701, being described as "peintre ordinaire du Roy d'Angleterre" at the time.

The Jacobite Court Painter

Belle became the principal painter to the Jacobite court and settled with his wife.
He continued producing portraits of James Edward Stuart, which were often smuggled across the English Channel.
His portrait of James Edward Stuart in armour, standing beside the English Channel, was particularly popular and widely copied.
A notable work from 1712 depicts Stuart in a military outfit within a tent, becoming the standard image of the Old Pretender.
After the Pretender moved to Bar-le-Duc, Belle joined his court in 1714.

Later Years and Artistic Development

Belle's work expanded beyond Jacobite commissions during the 1720s, increasingly focusing on portraits of the French nobility.
He painted King Louis XV and Mariana Victoria of Spain, among others.
His works were frequently engraved, indicating his rising status in France.
Belle made copies of portraits by David of James Edward Stuart's sons, Prince Charles Edward Stuart and Prince Henry Benedict Stuart, in 1731.
He remarried to Marie-Nicolle Horthemels (born 1689, died after 1745) in 1722, who was also a painter and engraver.

Legacy and Significance

Alexis Simon Belle is remembered for his significant contributions to French portraiture of the early 18th century.
His portraits provide valuable insights into the lives and appearances of both the French aristocracy and exiled Jacobite figures.
Belle's ability to capture likenesses and convey a sense of status made him a sought-after artist for prominent patrons.
He served as a master to Jacques-André-Joseph-Camelot Aved (1702–1766), contributing to the continuation of artistic traditions.

Questions & Answers

What aliases or alternate names does Alexis Simon Belle have?

Alexis Simon Belle appears under the alternate names Alexis Belle, A.S. Belle, Belle, Belle Peintre du Roi, Le Belle.

Is there a complete list of Alexis Simon Belle's artworks?

Every work by Alexis Simon Belle on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

In which movements did Alexis Simon Belle work?

The movements Alexis Simon Belle worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

Collector's quiz

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