Henry VII 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
Henry VII of England 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 in old-fashioned clothes. He’s wearing a fur-lined robe and a tall, pointed hat with a jewel on top. His hands are clasped together, and there’s a crown above his head. Around him, a decorative frame has words like "King of England" and "Prince of Wales" written in fancy script. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and texture—this is called cross-hatching. It looks like the print was made to be sold, since there’s a note at the bottom saying it’s available for purchase. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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