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Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, by Cornelis Boel, ink, 1598

Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales

Cornelis Boel

1598

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales is a 1598 ink by Cornelis Boel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Cornelis Boel
When & what style?
1598 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a portrait of a young man, possibly a prince, with curly hair and a ruffled collar. He is framed by an oval border with text, and the background is dark. The image is detailed, with intricate lines and textures. The subject's face is serious, and his clothing is ornate. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the Renaissance movement.

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