1590
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Henry III of France is a 1590 ink by Thomas de Leu, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He wears a fancy collar with intricate patterns and a star on his chest. The border around him has text in French, including "ROY DE FRANCE," and a crown sits above his head. The small print at the bottom is a quote in French, likely meant to describe the man’s character. The artist’s name, Thomas de Leu, is also signed here. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Thomas de Leu or Leeuw or Le Leup or Deleu (1560–1612) was a French engraver, publisher, and print dealer of Flemish origin.
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