Henri IV, King of France
1662
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1662
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henri IV, King of France is a 1662 ink by Pierre Landry, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait features a man with a bushy beard and mustache, wearing a laurel wreath on his head. He is dressed in a dark shirt with a high collar and a white sash across his chest, complemented by a dark jacket adorned with metal studs on the shoulder. The background of the portrait is a solid black color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his gaze is directed straight ahead. The overall atmosphere of the portrait is one of dignity and solemnity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up the work of Landry, Pierre.