Prince Rupert, K.G.

Prince Rupert, K.G.

William Faithorne

1654

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is an engraving of a man with long, wavy hair and a lace collar. He is wearing armor and looking to the left. His right hand is raised to his chest. The background of the engraving is a cloudy sky, and there is a circular border around the image. The engraving is done in a detailed, realistic style, with intricate lines and shading. The level of detail in the engraving suggests that it was created by a skilled artist. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.

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