Charles neuf.-e / Bon Prince..., from 'Game of the Kings of France' (Jeu des Rois de France) 1644

This etching, "Charles neuf.-e / Bon Prince..., from 'Game of the Kings of France' (Jeu des Rois de France)" by Stefano della Bella, portrays Charles IX of France. The print depicts the king in full regalia, standing and holding a staff, a common symbol of authority in the 17th century. The text below the image describes Charles as a good prince who ruled during a time of religious turmoil in France. This artwork, created in 1644, is part of a series depicting French monarchs and serves as a historical record of the French monarchy during the 17th century. It is part of the extensive print collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.