1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henrietta Maria 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 woman’s face and shoulders. She’s wearing a fancy ruff collar and a pearl necklace, with her hair pulled back under a hat. The edges of the image are marked with text, and the whole thing looks like it was carved into metal. The tiny lines and shading give it a detailed, almost 3D look—this isn’t paint, it’s an engraving. People used this method to copy portraits onto metal, like a coin or medal. Want to see more? Check out technique: engraving.
This Dutch artist made small, sharp engravings and etchings—mostly portraits and sea battles—printed from metal plates.
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