Artwork
Henry IV and Maria de Medici [left half]
![Henry IV and Maria de Medici [left half], by Simon van de Passe, ink, 1621](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-van-de-passe--henry-iv-and-maria-de-medici-left-half--4735bcfe9297099e-w1024.webp)
Henry IV and Maria de Medici [left half] is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Simon van de Passe. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving, created in 1621 by Simon van de Passe, is one half of a portrait of a royal couple.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a king and queen facing each other, identified as Henry IV and Maria de Medici. The king wears a cloak and beard, while the queen is adorned with a crown and decorative collar.
Technique & Style
The engraving is pulled from a silver medal, showcasing the artist's skillful use of techniques such as cross-hatching to create shading and depth, resulting in a realistic and detailed portrait.
Artist & collection
![Henry IV and Maria de Medici [right half], by Simon van de Passe](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-van-de-passe--henry-iv-and-maria-de-medici-right-half--be7eb365c4b93e40-w320.webp)
Henry IV and Maria de Medici [right half]![Henri IV and Maria de Medici [top half], by Simon van de Passe](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-van-de-passe--henri-iv-and-maria-de-medici-top-half--a29b3f7ac2e1d6f2-w320.webp)
Henri IV and Maria de Medici [top half]![Henri IV and Maria de Medici [top half], by Simon van de Passe](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-van-de-passe--henri-iv-and-maria-de-medici-top-half--98962418b82aafde-w320.webp)
Henri IV and Maria de Medici [top half]
Henry IV and Maria de Medici
Henry IV and Maria de Medici
Henry IV
Marie de Medici, Wife of Henry IV of France![Shields of Henry IV and Maria de Medici [bottom half], by Simon van de Passe](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-van-de-passe--shields-of-henry-iv-and-maria-de-medici-bottom-half--bc9a63fd04d9aa1d-w320.webp)
Shields of Henry IV and Maria de Medici [bottom half]![Shields of Henry IV and Maria de Medici [right half], by Simon van de Passe](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-van-de-passe--shields-of-henry-iv-and-maria-de-medici-right-half--48fe183166ad877f-w320.webp)
Shields of Henry IV and Maria de Medici [right half]