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Three Crowns Supported by Two Sceptres [left half]

Dutch 17th Century

1650

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Three Crowns Supported by Two Sceptres [left half] is a 1650 ink by Dutch 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Dutch 17th Century
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a round, detailed engraving with three crowns stacked in the center. Two long sceptres support the crowns from the sides, looking heavy and strong. Around the crowns, there are intricate patterns and shapes that fill the space, almost like a border. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and depth, which makes the design look three-dimensional. This kind of close, careful line work is called cross-hatching. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to build up shadows and texture.