1550
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles I, Prince of Wales is a 1550 ink by Dutch 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white portrait shows a serious-looking man in fancy clothes. His collar is ruffled and detailed, and he wears a chain around his neck. A wreath of text frames his head, with words like "Cornubia" and "Carolus Princeps" carved around it. The image is made using fine lines and shading, giving it a textured look. The artist used small marks to build up shadows and light, which is typical for this kind of work. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.
This Dutch artist made engravings in the 1550s that retell the biblical story of David and Saul.
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