Wilhelm V, Duke of Julich, Cleve and Berg
1540
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1540
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white portrait shows a man in fancy clothes. He wears a dark hat, a ruff collar, and a chain around his neck. His hands rest on a ledge holding two small objects—a shield with a lion and a crown. Behind him, a coat of arms has symbols like a cross and a deer. The text at the top and bottom is in Latin, likely describing the man. The lines on his face and the lighting on his clothes make him look three-dimensional. Next, look up Aldegrever, Heinrich to see more of his work.
