Edward I of England
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Edward I of England is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man wearing a crown and heavy robes. He holds a scepter in one hand and a folded paper in the other. Around his head is a wreath with Latin words, and the background has a coat of arms and more text. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the details sharp. This style was common in Renaissance engravings. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints with metal plates.
