King Henry IV of England

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image shows a man in regal attire, seated and facing forward. He has a beard, mustache, and short hair. He wears a crown, elaborate clothing with fur trim, and holds a staff and an orb. The background features detailed line work and decorative elements, with text identifying him as a royal figure. An inscription below provides historical information, with royal crests and motifs on each side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17 × 11.3 cm (6 11/16 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.621

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65364924

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