1548
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry II as the Victorious Saint Michael is a 1548 ink by Jean Duvet, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a king dressed like a warrior, standing between two strong figures. The king wears a crown and holds a scepter, with a crown above his head. One figure holds a sword, the other a staff. The king’s armor has a fleur-de-lis symbol on his shield. The lines here are sharp and detailed, showing muscle and fabric with careful shading. This style was common in Renaissance prints. Look up engraving to see how artists carved these precise lines into metal plates.
Jean Duvet (1485 – after 1562) was a French Renaissance goldsmith and engraver, now best known for his engravings.
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