Gustavus Adolphus
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gustavus Adolphus is a 1621 ink by Thomas Cecil, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in fancy armor and a ruff collar. He’s holding what looks like a scroll or a piece of paper, and his face is serious but focused. Around him, there are curly text banners with Latin words, plus two small cherubs holding a wreath above his head. The title below says this is Gustavus Adolphus, a king with a long list of royal claims. The artist carved this image using fine lines and shading to show details like his fur collar and the texture of his armor. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create depth with just lines.
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