Sujet
Henri II, King of France, at the age of 28, 1547. Creator: Nicolo della Casa (French, active 1543-48).
Légende
Henri II, King of France, at the age of 28, 1547. Comparing Renaissance princes with distinguished ancient leaders was a common theme in laudatory speeches, literature, and art. In commemoration of Henri II?s coronation as King of France (reigned 1547-59), Nicolo della Casa portrayed the monarch as a valiant Roman general. Crowned with a laurel wreath, the king?s head is in full profile, the traditional format used on ancient coins and engraved gems. He wears a muscled ceremonial cuirass, its breastplate heavily ornamented with war trophies, mermaids, and fighting tritons. The historicized armor, derived from antique imperial portraits and figures of the war-god Mars, creates a powerful and timeless image of the French sovereign.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F85_342
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
8,4Mo (1,5Mo) / 12,2cm x 17,3cm / 1437 x 2048 (300dpi)