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Stephen, King of England, by Renold Elstrack, ink, 1618

Stephen, King of England

Renold Elstrack

1618

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Stephen, King of England is a 1618 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Renold Elstrack
When & what style?
1618 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a man’s head and shoulders. He wears a fancy crown with swirling designs and a ruffled collar. The background is a decorative oval frame with Latin words wrapped around it. The text below says this man was a king who ruled England for a short time. His face looks serious, with a thick beard and deep lines. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.

About the artist

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