Le portraict de tres-haut...Henry Le Grand (Henri IV on His Deathbed)

Isaac Briot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man reclining on a decorated bed within an elaborately detailed interior. He is positioned on his back with his head resting on multiple embroidered pillows, and his arms are raised with open palms. He wears a crown and is dressed in a robe adorned with a fleur-de-lis pattern, along with a high collar. A scepter rests beside him. The bed is surrounded by draped curtains, and the room has richly patterned walls featuring heraldic symbols. Books rest on tables flanking the bed, and tall candles are placed around the room. The background reveals tall archways and a glimpse of a building through an open window. The image borders are decorated with Latin text and ornaments.