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Oil Painting Replica Apotheosis of Henry IV by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640, Germany) | ArtsDot.com

Apotheosis of Henry IV

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One of the Marie de' Medici cycle's painting; Sometimes also referred to as The Apotheosis of Henry IV and The Proclamation of the Regency, this particular painting within the Medici Cycle as a whole, was placed originally by Rubens as a series of three. The other two having similar design measurements, it was consigned as the middle painting in a pseudo triptych of sorts as it adorned the halls of Marie de’ Medici's Palais du Luxembourg. The painting is separated into two separate, but related scenes: the elevation of Henry IV to the heavens (he had been assassinated on 14 May 1610 which resulted in the immediate declaration of Marie as regent) and the assumption of Marie to the crown. On the left, Jupiter and Saturn are shown welcoming the assassinated King of France, as he ascends as a personified Roman sovereign, victoriously to Olympus.As with all of Ruben's allegorical paintings, these two figures are chosen for a reason. Jupiter is meant to be the King's celestial counterpart, while Saturn, who represents finite time, is an indication of the end of Henry's mortal existence.
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