Henry IV
18th century
Medium
Marble; wood base
Dimensions
Height: 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm)
Classification
Sculpture
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950
Accession Number
50.145.61
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Art Historical Context
This delicate marble bust of *Henry IV*, crafted by French sculptor Jean-Claude-François-J Rosset in the th century, captures the of one of France's most beloved monarchs, known as the "Good King Henry Standing just 8 11/16 inches tall on a wooden base, its intimate scale suggests it was designed for a private collection or scholarly cabinet, evoking the refined tastes of Enlightenment-era connoisseurs who revered historical figures. Rosset, working in the tradition of French sculpture, employs the timeless medium of marble to lend enduring nobility and classical poise to the portrait. Henry ...