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Portrait of Henry II of France in Armour on Horseback, Facing Right
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Portrait of Henry II of France in Armour on Horseback, Facing Right

Hans Liefrinck (I) · 1539 - 1547 · houtsnede; hand coloring; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Henry II of France, second son of Francis I, participated in 1542 as field marshal in the south of France in the war against Charles V. King in 1547. Rider in armor on a horse in gallop to the right. Crowned coat of arms with dolphins top right (first state) is replaced by the French royal coat of arms with the Order of St. Michel.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printHendrik II (koning van Frankrijk)equestrian state-portraithistorical personsking
Credit linePortret van Hendrik II van Frankrijk in harnas te paard, naar rechts. 1539 - 1547. Hans Liefrinck (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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