The Triumph of Henry IV
The Met
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens(Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp)
Date: ca. 1630
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 19 1/2 x 32 7/8 in. (49.5 x 83.5 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1942
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A crowded scene: a figure on a chariot pulled by horses, surrounded by people and an archway
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a crowded scene rendered in warm, earthy tones of brown, gold, and ochre, with accents of blue, red, and white. The composition is horizontally oriented and densely packed with figures. In the center, a golden chariot is pulled by two white horses, moving from left to right. On the chariot, a robed figure stands, holding a staff or scepter and a green leafy branch. Above this figure, an angelic figure with wings hovers, seemingly placing a wreath on the figure's head. Numerous figures surround the chariot. To the left, a large archway with columns is partially visible in the background. In the foreground on the far left, a reclining figure, possibly a woman, is depicted with several small, indistinct figures nearby. A crowd of people, some partially nude or draped in fabric, push and pull around the horses and chariot, many with arms raised, holding banners or staffs. Their bodies are muscular and in various states of exertion. To the right of the chariot, more figures in various poses and attire fill the space, some looking towards the central figure, others engaged in the procession. A strong sense of depth is created by the overlapping figures and the receding archway. The brushstrokes appear loose and energetic.
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