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Henri III, King of France

Thomas de Leu

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man in a portrait. The man is shown from the upper body up, facing slightly to the right with his head turned towards the viewer. He has a prominent nose, thin lips, and a small pointed beard, along with a neatly trimmed mustache. His hair is styled back and includes an ornate hairpiece or crown with pearls and decorative elements. He is dressed in a high-collared garment resembling a robe with decorative buttons down the front and a sash or ascot across his chest. The man wears a large earring in his left ear. The background features an oval frame with the inscription "HENRY III ROY DE FRANCE ET DE POLOGNE." The name "Thomas de Leu" is credited at the bottom of the image within a border. The background has an engraving-style shading typical of historical portraits.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3066 × 4682 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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