Edward IV of England

Edward IV of England

Renold Elstrack

1598

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white engraving shows a man dressed like a king. He wears a crown, a fur-lined robe, and a necklace with a pendant. His hands hold a globe and a scepter. Around him are fancy letters spelling out his title and a crown symbol. The text below says he ruled for 22 years and died at 42. The artist’s name, *R. Elstrack*, is signed at the bottom. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved detailed images into metal.

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