Don Pedro de Tolède baisant l’épée d’Henri IV

作品描述

This painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres depicts the Spanish nobleman Don Pedro de Tolède paying homage to King Henry IV of France by kissing his sword. The scene is set in a grand, historical context, emphasizing the ceremonial and symbolic nature of the gesture. The composition showcases Ingres' mastery of portraiture and his ability to convey dignity and formality through detailed, realistic portrayal of the figures and their surroundings.