Henry Iv Of France Collection (#4)

Henry IV Costume, (1885). Henry was king of France from 1589 to 1610. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

French costume: Henry IV, Louis XIII, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1590-1614, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)

The Medici Cycle: Henri IV leaving for the war in Germany, 20th March 1610, (1621-1625). Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
The Medici Cycle: Henri IV leaving for the war in Germany, 20th March 1610, (1621-1625). Henri IV leaves for the war and bestows the government of his kingdom to his wife, Marie de Medici

Portrait of King Henry IV of France, ca. 1600. Artist: Goltzius, Hendrick (1558-1617)
Portrait of King Henry IV of France, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

King Henry IV of France, 1592. Artist: Bunel, Jacob (1558-1614)
King Henry IV of France, 1592. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

King Henry IV of France, Early 17th cen Artist: Anonymous
King Henry IV of France, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Musee national du chateau de Pau

Henry IV, King of France, (19th century). Artist: Thomas A Woolnoth
Henry IV, King of France, (19th century). Henry (1553-1610) became King of Navarre in 1572 and ascended the French throne in 1589

Henry IV, King of France. Henry (1553-1610) became King of Navarre in 1572 and ascended the French throne in 1589. A Protestant, he fought in the French Wars of Religion

Letter from Henry IV of France to Henry, Prince of Wales, 19th February 1606. Artist: King Henry IV
Letter from Henry IV of France to Henry, Prince of Wales, 19th February 1606. Letter written from Paris by Henry IV of France to Henry, Prince of Wales, thanking him on behalf of the Dauphin

Henry IV of France watching the departure of the Spaniards from Paris, 22 March 1594
Henry IV of France watching the departure of the Spaniards from Porte Saint-Denis, Paris 22 March 1594. Although Henry (1553-1610) became King of France in 1589

Henry IV, first Bourbon King of France, c1820. Henry (1553-1610) became King of Navarre in 1572 and ascended the French throne in 1594

Henry IV of France entering Paris, 22 March 1594 (19th century). Detail. Henry (1553-1610) became King of Navarre in 1572 and ascended the French throne in 1594

Henry IV, King of France and Navarre (1553-1610). The son of Antoine de Bourbon and Jeanne d Albret and husband of Marie de Medici. Henry IV was the first Bourbon monarch

Henry IV of France The Great (1553-1610). King of Navarre in 1562 (Henry III), king of France in 1589-1610 and head of the Huguenots (1569). Colored engraving

Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching)
XYC291021 Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John E

Portrait of Henry IV of France, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, 1592

Portrait of Henry IV of France, print maker: Crispijn van de Passe I possibly, Hendrick Goltzius, 1595 and or 1595 - before 1611

France, Versailles, Henry IV Entering Paris, 22th March 1594
Horace Vernet (1789-1863), Henry IV Entering Paris, 22th March 1594

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Henry of Navarre, King of France, equestrian statue on a bridge over the Seine, Paris, France. Digital photograph

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"Remembering Henry IV of France: A Tragic Tale of Assassination and Legacy" In 1553, a remarkable figure was born who would later become known as Henry IV of France. His reign, however, was cut short by a tragic event that shook the nation in 1610 - his assassination. This engraving from 1897 captures the somber moment when King Henry IV met his untimely demise. Despite his premature death, the memory of Henry IV lived on through various artistic representations. The funeral effigy created in 1610 serves as a poignant reminder of the loss suffered by the French people. Henry IV's relationship with Catherine de Medici is also worth noting. Their alliance played a crucial role in shaping France's history during their time together. The painting "La mort de Henri IV et la proclamation de la Regence" by Pierre Paul Rubens depicts not only the king's death but also highlights the subsequent proclamation of regency following this tragedy. Another artwork titled "Partie de chasse du roi de France Henri IV et sa suite" showcases an aspect of Henry IV's life that brought him joy - hunting. Painted by Nicolas Antoine Taunay in 1804, it immortalizes one of his favorite pastimes. Even after his passing, interest in Henry IV persisted. Studies for vignettes and frontispieces related to Colles' book "La Partie de Chasse de Henri IV" demonstrate how he continued to captivate artists long after his death. However, amidst all these remembrances lies another individual forever linked to Henry IV - Francois Ravaillac. He infamously became known as the murderer responsible for ending this great monarch's life. Yet despite this tragedy and its aftermath, we must not forget other significant events during Henry’s reign such as Marie de Medici’s coronation or portraits capturing his regal presence like those found in drawings from the 16th century.