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Henry I, King of England

British 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image portrays a man from the waist up, seated in a regal position. He has a long, full beard, flowing hair, and a serious expression. He is wearing a crown, a patterned robe, and holding a scepter and an orb with a cross. The background is plain with inscriptions identifying him as Henry the 1st, King of England, and Duke of Normandy, with the number three visible near his shoulder.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2971 × 3471 px
Public Domain
Yes
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