Artwork

Marie de Medici, Wife of Henry IV of France

Marie de Medici, Wife of Henry IV of France, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850
Marie de Medici, Wife of Henry IV of France, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850

Marie de Medici, Wife of Henry IV of France is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This engraving is a portrait of Marie de Medici, wife of Henry IV of France. The print features intricate details and text in Latin and German.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in 17th-century attire, wearing a crown and jewelry, with a small image of a building behind her. Her hand gestures towards it, suggesting a connection.

Technique & Style

The engraving showcases the artist's skill in etching lines into metal plates, creating detailed textures and shadows. The style has a somewhat dramatic quality, indicating a possible later creation date.

Artist & collection

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