Portret van Hendrik III, koning van Frankrijk 1574

This anonymous engraving from 1574 depicts King Henry III of France. The work is a portrait, showing the king in profile, wearing a crown and holding a scepter. The image captures the king's regal presence, but it also reflects a time of political instability in France. The inscription beneath the portrait is in Latin and identifies the subject. The etching technique, with its fine lines and delicate shading, is typical of the 16th century. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into a significant moment in French history.