Henry II (1519–1559), King of France
The Met
Artist: François Clouet(French, Tours (?), active by 1536–died 1572 Paris)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas, transferred from wood
Dimensions: 61 1/2 x 53 in. (156.2 x 134.6 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Helen Hay Whitney, 1944
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man in elaborate clothing rides a dark horse, against a stone wall and classical columns
Detailed Description
A full-length image shows a man on horseback, positioned slightly left of center and facing right. The man has a short dark beard and mustache, wearing a dark cap with a small feather. He is dressed in an ornate dark doublet with white sleeves and intricate silver-colored embroidery, a dark cape, and brown boots. He holds a thin, light-colored stick or whip in his right hand. A sword hangs from his left hip. The dark brown horse is adorned with an elaborate white and dark saddle cloth featuring intricate patterns and tassels, and a bridle with a large white feathered plume on its head. The horse's front left leg is raised. The background consists of a light brown stone wall on the left, with two large classical columns visible on the right. The ground beneath the horse is a muted brown with sparse green foliage in the lower left and right corners.
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