Henry II, King of France (1519-1559)
François Clouet · French, 1520-1572
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Henry II, King of France (1519-1559), François Clouet (1559), Royal Collection. Via artnap.com
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A half-length portrait of a bearded man in a black velvet cap studded with jewels and a white feather, wearing a black doublet with gold pinstripes, a lace collar embroidered in gold, and a heavy gold chain. The plain teal background focuses attention on the sitter's face and attire. The work is Henry II, King of France (1519-1559), painted by François Clouet in 1559.
