The Triumph of Henry IV

Peter Paul Rubens, 1627—1631

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49.5 cm

83.5 cm

A grisaille sketch for a painting of Henry IV, the King of France. Peter Paul Rubens was contracted in 1622 to paint the King "in the manner of the triumphs of the Romans." This sketch was the last of four Rubens made to prepare for the final work.

Dimentions height: 49.5 cm, width: 83.5 cm
movementsRococo Neoclassicism
mediumsOil on Canvas
collectionMetropolitan Museum of Art
subjectsGrisaille
Image RightsPublic Domain
Sourcemetmuseum.org

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