Artwork preview

Henri II, King of France, at the age of 28

Nicolo della Casa

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a man wearing armor. The man is shown from the waist up, facing left. He has short hair and a short beard. His armor is ornately decorated with various designs, including floral patterns, animals, and human figures. The armor consists of a breastplate, shoulder pieces, and a skirt-like section covering his lower torso. He holds a scepter in his right hand and a shield in his left. A cape is draped over his shoulders. At the bottom of the image, a rectangular box contains text that reads "HENRICVS II FRANCOR REX ETA XXVIII 1547".

Artwork Details

Dimensions
627 × 893 px
Museum Record
View original
Palette