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Henry IV, King of France

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait that shows a person's upper body. The person faces the viewer with their head slightly turned to the right. They have a pointed beard and styled wavy hair. The person wears an elaborate garment with a high collar and a beaded sash. The garment has an ornate texture. Surrounding the person is an oval frame with inscriptions. The background features two male figures at the top and decorative elements on either side. The portrait is set against a background with engraved lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1590
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8041 × 9685 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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