Portret van Hendrik IV 1777

This 1777 engraving by Jean François Janinet depicts Henry IV, King of France and Navarre, in profile. The detail in his beard and the soft shading of his face create a realistic portrait. The oval frame and the inscription below, detailing Henry IV’s titles, add to the formal and historical nature of the piece. The engraving was likely part of a larger series of portraits of notable figures, reflecting the popularity of historical subjects during this period. The piece is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.