Richard I of England

Richard I of England

Renold Elstrack

1618

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a man in a crown and armor, holding a sword. He has long hair and wears a fancy hat. The background is a mix of light and dark areas, with some words written around the edge of the picture. The man is shown in a very detailed way, with lots of lines and textures. The artist used a technique called cross-hatching to create the different shades and patterns. This makes the picture look very rich and detailed. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Baroque movement.

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