1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles, Prince of Wales is a 1650 ink by Dutch 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a young man with curly hair and a light beard. He’s wearing a ruffled collar that stands out against his face. The background is plain, and the image is framed by a circle with text around it. The text reads "Charles Prince of Wales," which tells you who this person is. The lines in the face and collar are made by tiny parallel marks, which is how the artist created shading. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists use lines to make shadows.
This Dutch artist made small, sharp engravings and etchings—mostly portraits and sea battles—printed from metal plates.
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