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Henry IV and Maria de Medici [left half]

Simon van de Passe

1621

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Henry IV and Maria de Medici [left half] is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Simon van de Passe
When & what style?: 1621 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving features a portrait of two people, likely a king and queen, facing each other. The king, on the right, wears a cloak and has a beard, while the queen, on the left, is adorned with a crown and a decorative collar. Both figures are rendered in fine detail, with intricate textures and patterns visible in their clothing. The engraving is pulled from a silver medal, which is evident in the level of detail and the use of cross-hatching to create shading and depth. The artist's skillful use of engraving techniques creates a sense of realism and depth in the portrait. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Passe, Simon van de.