Henry IV, King of France

1592

Hendrik Goltzius

Associated Names
Hendrick Goltzius

Artist, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man in an oval frame. The man is facing slightly to the right with his head turned towards the viewer. He has defined facial features, including a long nose and a small, pointed beard, with curly hair visible from under a large, feathered hat. The man is wearing a high-collared garment with intricate detailing, suggesting a formal outfit typical of historical attire. The background is plain, with text wrapped around the oval frame indicating the name and title, "HENRICUS 4 D G REX FRAN. ET NAVARRÆ ÆTATIS 49 1601," which identifies him as Henry IV of France.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall size: 12 x 9.2 cm (4 3/4 x 3 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 14.2 x 11.1 cm (5 9/16 x 4 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1944.8.35

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein 1996, no. 227, State ii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Baron Adalbert von Lanna [1836-1909], Prague, Bohemia (Lugt 2773)

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2000

  • The Power of Appearances: Renaissance and Reformation Portrait Prints and Medals, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover; The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie; Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, 2000-2001.

Bibliography

1921

  • Hirschmann, Otto. Verzeichnis des graphischen Werks von Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617) mit Benutzung der durch E.W. Moest hinterlassenen Notizen zusammengestellt. Leipzig: Verlag von Klinkhardt und Biermann, 1921. Reprint. Braunschweig: Klinkhardt &Bie

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-: no. 227, ii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65020986

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