Koning Hendrik IV bij een in bed liggende man 1788

"Koning Hendrik IV bij een in bed liggende man" is an engraving by Benoit Louis Prevost from 1788. The artwork depicts King Henry IV of France visiting a man lying in bed. Prevost's engraving is part of a larger series illustrating the history of the House of Bourbon. The composition is classically balanced with a clear central focus on the interaction between the two figures, emphasizing the power dynamic between the king and his subject. The etching style adds a sense of gravitas to the scene. This artwork, often seen as a historical record, sheds light on the relationship between a monarch and his people.