Frederick V, King of Bohemia
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a bearded man in heavy armor and a crown, sitting stiffly with one hand resting on a sword. His face is serious, and he wears layers of ornate clothing. Around him, swirling scrollwork frames his title in Latin, with fancy borders filled with leaves and flowers. The tiny lines crisscrossing his armor create shadows—this is called cross-hatching. It’s a way to add depth without color, just using ink. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists fake 3D with just lines.
