About this sheet
A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting King Henri IV of France and Queen Marie de' Medici in richly detailed court dress, representing the year 1600.
The royal couple is presented within an elaborate ornamental border featuring cherubs, floral garlands, classical masks, and finely engraved Renaissance-inspired decoration. Their elegant attire reflects the transition from the late Renaissance into the early Baroque period, with Marie de' Medici wearing an elaborate gown with lace ruff and jeweled bodice, while Henri IV is shown in fashionable court costume carrying his plumed hat.
This print was published in Paris by Rittner & Goupil as part of the celebrated Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra series. Produced for the fashionable historical costume balls held at the Paris Opéra during the mid-19th century, the series is admired for its historical accuracy, fine hand coloring, and highly decorative presentation.
An attractive decorative print for collectors of French history, Renaissance and Baroque costume, royal portraiture, theatre, opera, and European decorative arts.
Maker: Rittner & Goupil, Paris
Series: Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra
Date: Circa 1847
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Condition: Fair antique condition with age-related toning and noticeably more foxing than most other prints from this series. The stronger foxing is reflected in the asking price. The print remains attractive with bright original hand coloring and displays well. Please study the photographs carefully.
The print is sold unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation purposes only.
Keywords: Henri IV, Henry IV of France, Marie de' Medici, Marie de Medici, French Renaissance, French royal court, Bourbon dynasty, Renaissance costume, Baroque costume, historical dress, antique fashion print, hand-colored lithograph, French lithograph, Paris print, Rittner & Goupil, Costumes du Quadrille Historique, Bals de l'Opéra, opera costume, theatre costume, decorative antique print, 19th century print, French history
