Court Dress, Reign of Henri IV – 1600

Historical Portrait of a French Court Lady from 1600

This exquisite 19th-century hand-colored lithograph features a full-length portrait of a noblewoman from the court of King Henri IV. Labeled “Cour de Henri IV” and dated 1600, the artwork illustrates the stylized grandeur and structured poses typical of high-society French aristocrats at the turn of the 17th century.

Late Renaissance French Gown and Fleur de Lis Manteau

The noblewoman wears an ornate striped ochre bodice with exaggerated shoulder wings, paired with a multi-colored paneled skirt in red and green tones. Her regal silhouette is elevated by a dramatic blue manteau cloak embroidered with gold fleur-de-lis motifs, a standing white lace ruff collar, and a delicate tiara headpiece.