Henry IV of England
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Renold Elstrack
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Henry IV of England is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a bearded man in a crown, wearing a heavy robe with detailed patterns. His face is serious, and he holds a scepter in his right hand. Around him, a decorative border frames his name in Latin: *"HENRICVS QUARTVS REX ANGLIAE"* (Henry IV, King of England). The tiny lines crisscrossing his robe and face create shadows—this is called *cross-hatching*. It’s a trick to make flat metal look like real fabric. Want to see more? Look up engraving to spot how artists use lines to build light and shadow.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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