William I 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
William I of England is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a bearded man in fancy armor, holding a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. He wears a tall crown and looks serious. The background has decorative carvings and text in a loop around his head, including the words *"Normannorum"* and *"Conquestor Vitæ."* The text below his image explains he was William the Conqueror, who became king of England after a famous battle. The artist’s name, *R. Elstracke*, is small at the bottom. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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