Tombe met de opgegraven koning Hendrik IV by Alexis Chataigner

Tombe met de opgegraven koning Hendrik IV 1793 - 1817

alexischataigner

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

parchment

pencil sketch

old engraving style

old-timey

19th century

"Tombe met de opgegraven koning Hendrik IV" (Tomb with the Exhumed King Henry IV) is an engraving by Alexis Chataigner from 1793-1817. The artwork depicts a crypt scene where the remains of King Henry IV of France are being exhumed. The image shows a coffin being lifted out of a tomb with the king’s remains visible inside. This engraving highlights the historical significance of the event, emphasizing the respect given to the deceased French monarch. Chataigner's use of light and shadow creates a dramatic and somber atmosphere, adding to the overall impact of the artwork.