7. The Meeting of Marie de' Medici and Henry IV at Lyons 1625

This monumental canvas, "The Meeting of Marie de' Medici and Henry IV at Lyons" (1625), is one of the most famous works by Peter Paul Rubens, a celebrated Flemish painter of the Baroque period. The artwork is a masterpiece of allegorical painting, depicting the meeting of the future Queen of France, Marie de' Medici, with her future husband King Henry IV at Lyons. Rubens uses a dynamic composition, vivid colours and dramatic lighting to showcase this significant moment in French history. The painting now resides in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.