Fotoreproductie van een gravure van Het vertrek van koning Hendrik IV naar Duitsland door Jean-Marc Nattier, naar het schilderij door Peter Paul Rubens before 1864

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

ink paper printed

white palette

unrealistic statue

carved into stone

golden font

watercolor

historical font

This photo reproduction of a 19th-century engraving by Dechamps et Cie depicts a scene from Peter Paul Rubens’s painting "The Departure of Henry IV for Germany." The print, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures a dramatic moment as the king bids farewell to his family before embarking on a journey to Germany. The detailed composition portrays the weight of the occasion, showcasing the emotions of the parting figures. The image highlights the legacy of Rubens’s work through the medium of photo reproduction, offering a glimpse into the artistic influence of the Baroque period.