Henry IV of France
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows Henry IV of France. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothing and has a big hat. The artist made many details, like the folds in his clothes, to make him look realistic. The painting was made a long time ago, during the Baroque period. It's an engraving, which means it was made by carving a design into a metal plate. This technique was popular back then. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of the artist: Dutch 17th Century.
