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Henry IV, King of France

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man in an oval frame. The man is facing slightly to the right with his head turned towards the viewer. He has defined facial features, including a long nose and a small, pointed beard, with curly hair visible from under a large, feathered hat. The man is wearing a high-collared garment with intricate detailing, suggesting a formal outfit typical of historical attire. The background is plain, with text wrapped around the oval frame indicating the name and title, "HENRICUS 4 D G REX FRAN. ET NAVARRÆ ÆTATIS 49 1601," which identifies him as Henry IV of France.

Artwork Details

Date
1592
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3405 × 4368 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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