Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales is a 1598 ink by Cornelis Boel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a serious-looking man in a fancy collar and armor, framed by a round border with Latin words. On either side of him stand two women in flowing robes—one holds a spear, the other a scroll. Above them, three winged cherubs float near a crest with a deer’s head. The whole scene is black and white with fine lines, giving it a detailed, almost sculpted look. The Latin around the man’s head reads like a title: *"Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales."* The words below are in Latin too, but they sound like a hopeful message for England’s future. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists create deep shadows with just lines.
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