Stephen, King 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
Stephen, King of England is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a man’s face and shoulders. He wears a crown with swirls and dots, a fur collar, and a chain around his neck. The background is a fancy frame with curved lines and two small shields. Words wrap around the top and sides, including "STEPHENVS REX ANGLIAE" (Stephen, King of England). The tiny lines and shading here create depth—this is cross-hatching, a technique where layers of lines build up shadows. The text below names him a king who ruled England but died young. 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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