Henry V 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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry V of England is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man dressed like a king, wearing a crown and heavy robes. He holds a globe in one hand and a scepter in the other. The background has a circular border with Latin words around it, including "HENRICVS" and "FRANCIAE DOMINVS." The text below names him Henry V of England and gives dates about his life. The style looks like it’s from the Renaissance, with careful lines and shading. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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