Frederick Christian of Denmark
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Frederick Christian of Denmark is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a young man in fancy clothes, looking straight ahead. His collar is stiff and starched, and he wears a heavy coat with detailed patterns. Above his head, a crown and wings frame his face, with words wrapped in a scroll around him. The text calls him "Frederic Christian" and lists his titles, like "Duke of Holst and Sleswicke." The artist’s name, *George Ferrbard*, is signed at the bottom, but the style looks like an old print. Want to know more? Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
