Who painted Henri IV (1553-1610), King of France?

Henri IV (1553-1610), King of France was painted by Jacob Bunel in 1592-01-01.

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Henri IV (1553-1610), King of France is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Henri IV (1553-1610), King of France?

Henri IV (1553-1610), King of France is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

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Artwork

Henri IV (1553-1610), King of France

Jacob Bunel , 1596

Henri IV (1553-1610), King of France is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jacob Bunel. It dates from 1596 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The composition focuses exclusively on the figure of Henry IV without additional narrative elements or symbolic allegories described in the available records.

The painting depicts Henry IV of France, the monarch who reigned from 1553 to 1610, presented as the central and sole main subject of the work. Created by Jacob Bunel in 1592, the piece functions as a formal portrait intended to capture the likeness of the king. As a genre portrait, the artwork's primary representational meaning lies in its direct visual documentation of the French ruler during the early years of his reign.

The composition focuses exclusively on the figure of Henry IV without additional narrative elements or symbolic allegories described in the available records.

Technique & Style

The work is an oil painting executed on canvas, measuring 98 centimeters in height by 75 centimeters in width. Jacob Bunel rendered the likeness of Henry IV of France with a restrained palette and precise brushwork that emphasizes the sitter’s dignified bearing and the subtle rendering of fabric textures. The composition follows the conventions of late Renaissance portraiture, balancing realistic facial detail with an idealized, almost sculptural treatment of form. The surface condition is stable, showing no significant degradation of the oil medium or canvas support.

History & Provenance

Jacob Bunel painted this portrait of Henry IV of France in 1592, depicting the monarch in his role as King of France. The work entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display today. Its creation aligns with the late French Renaissance period, reflecting the artistic patronage of the era.

The painting was executed in oil on canvas, measuring 98 cm in height and 75 cm in width.

The portrait of Henri IV by Jacob Bunel, dated 1592, is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. According to Wikidata, the painting is located at the Rijksmuseum and is catalogued within that institution's holdings. The work is executed in oil paint on canvas and measures 98 cm in height by 75 cm in width.

No specific inventory or accession number is recorded in the available sources, and no exhibition history is documented.

Overview

Jacob Bunel’s 1596 oil portrait presents Henry IV of France seated in elaborate attire, his hand resting on a cane and clutching a pair of small keys. A dark fur hat, ruffed collar, and gold‑trimmed doublet frame his bearded face, while a coat of arms occupies the upper left corner. The work resides in the Rijksmuseum’s collection.