Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley
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 Stuart, Lord Darnley 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 man dressed in fancy 16th-century clothes. He’s wearing a ruffled collar, a jewel-covered hat, and a coat covered in fleur-de-lis symbols. His hands rest on a shield with more coats of arms around him. Above his head, a banner reads *"OBIT 1566"* and *"ILLUSTRIO PRINCIPI,"* and the edges of the image are packed with decorative scrolls and crests. The text below his image calls him *"Henry Lo: Darnley"* and mentions he was *"Father to our Soueraine lord Iames."* The style looks very detailed, with lots of fine lines and shading to show texture. This is an example of the technique: engraving.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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