Henry IV of England

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image is a three-quarter length portrait engraving of a man identified as Henry IV, King of England, from the chest upwards. He faces slightly left, with a direct gaze. He has a notable nose, deep-set eyes, and a short beard. His hair is covered by a cap under a large crown. He wears detailed regalia featuring a fur collar, patterned robe, and decorative elements. He wears a chain with a medallion and holds a scepter and an orb surmounted by a cross. The background includes intricate scrollwork, text, an oval frame, and a coat of arms above and below. The image also contains a detailed inscription in English at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17 × 11 cm (6 11/16 × 4 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.622


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); 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

Q65364928

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