Richard III of England
1618
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
Richard III of England is a 1618 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a serious-looking man in a crown, holding a small object in his right hand. His face is detailed with deep lines, and he wears a chain with a cross around his neck. The background has a fancy border with text around it, including words like "Hibernia" and "Dominus." The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the portrait a three-dimensional look. This technique is called cross-hatching, where layers of lines build up detail. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to make depth.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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