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Henry IV, King of France

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man facing forward from the chest up. He has a prominent nose, beard, and mustache, with curly hair styled away from his face. The man wears a detailed suit of armor and an ornate ruffled collar. The portrait is in an oval frame with inscriptions. The background includes intricate patterns, two winged figures at the top corners holding items, and a crown below the oval frame.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1598
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8130 × 11300 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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