Portrait of Henri II, King of France — Antique Portrait Print

The Story in the Margin

This portrait shows Henri II (1519–1559), king of France at the height of the Renaissance. A patron of the arts and husband of Catherine de' Medici, his reign ended abruptly when he was fatally wounded in a jousting tournament — a death that helped turn Europe against the sport. He is shown here with the sober dignity of Valois court portraiture.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.