Hertog van Sully bij het lijk van Hendrik IV 1785

"Hertog van Sully bij het lijk van Hendrik IV" is an engraving by Reinier Vinkeles from 1785, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This detailed print depicts a dramatic scene from French history, portraying the Duke of Sully's emotional reaction upon discovering the death of King Henry IV. Vinkeles' masterful use of light and shadow creates a compelling visual narrative, highlighting the anguish and grief experienced by the Duke. The etching's historical subject matter and dynamic composition make it a significant example of Dutch 18th-century printmaking.