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Henry III of France

William Rogers

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-length portrait of a person standing upright. The individual holds a scepter in one hand and gestures elegantly with the other. Their facial features are depicted with a prominent nose and a small beard, and the hair is styled in an elaborate updo. The person wears a richly decorated robe adorned with fleur-de-lis patterns over a garment with an ornate collar, and a medallion necklace is visible on the chest. Their attire is of regal quality. There are two pillars framing the person, and in the background, a scenic landscape is visible with clouds, distant hills, and a river flowing through a settlement in the valley. The entire scene is captured within an architectural archway.

Artwork Details

Date
1602
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8505 × 12498 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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