Mary, Princess of Orange
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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William Faithorne
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mary, Princess of Orange is a 1654 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair and a pearl necklace. She’s wearing a fancy lace collar and a patterned dress. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on her face. The text below her name calls her "Princess of Orange," which was a big title back then. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details—this is called engraving. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made such sharp portraits.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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