Henri IV jouant avec ses enfants au moment où l’ambassadeur d’Espagne est admis en sa présence 1817

"Henri IV playing with his children at the moment when the Spanish ambassador is admitted into his presence" is an 1817 painting by French Neoclassical artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, known for his emphasis on line and form. This oil-on-canvas painting portrays King Henry IV of France and his family amidst a playful scene, disrupted by the arrival of the Spanish ambassador. Ingres meticulously rendered the figures and their opulent surroundings, highlighting the grandeur of the French court. The painting captures a moment of domesticity amidst political intrigue, offering a glimpse into the lives of royalty.