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Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, by Renold Elstrack, ink, 1598

Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley

Renold Elstrack

1598

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Renold Elstrack
When & what style?
1598 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man wearing a hat with feathers and a fancy outfit with a large collar and a cloak with a fur trim. He is holding a sword and has a shield with a coat of arms behind him. The background is dark and textured. The man's clothing and accessories suggest that he is a noble or royal figure. The level of detail and the use of symbolism in the portrait suggest that it was created during the Renaissance period. The portrait is an example of Renaissance art, which was characterized by its use of realism and symbolism. You can learn more about this style by exploring the Renaissance movement.

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