1540
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Don Carlos, Prince of Asturias is a 1540 ink by Hieronymus Cock, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a portrait of Don Carlos, Prince of Asturias. He's dressed in fancy clothes and looks very serious. The artist put a lot of detail into his face and clothes, which is interesting because it shows how important this person was. The prince was the son of a king, which is why he's dressed so nicely. This kind of portrait was common back then, used to show power and wealth. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of engraving.
Hieronymus Cock, or Hieronymus Wellens de Cock, (1518 – 3 October 1570) was a Flemish painter and etcher as well as a publisher and distributor of prints.
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