Saint Henry (Emperor Henry II) 1800 - 1876

Joseph von Führich’s *Saint Henry* (Emperor Henry II) depicts the Holy Roman Emperor in a dignified pose, wearing his crown and robes. Henry is holding a model church, a symbol of his piety and dedication to the Church. The drawing, created with graphite and heightened with white, is a fine example of Führich's detailed and precise style. This piece, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York, exemplifies the artist's interest in religious themes and his skill in capturing the solemnity of a holy figure.