Nicholas Hilliard
(c. 1547 - 1619)
King Henry III (1551 – 1589) of France
inscribed “HENRICVS III D.G. FRANCOR ET POL REX” (upper centre)
further inscribed “HENRY III DV NOM ROY DE France ET DE POLOGNE” (on the frame)
gum fortified watercolour on vellum
5 x 3.7 cm. (2 x 1 ½ in.)
Framed: 20.5 x 12.5 cm. (8 x 5 in.)
