1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henrietta Maria (?) is a 1613 ink by Cornelis Galle I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a woman at the center, dressed in fancy clothes with a pearl necklace. Around her, four smaller figures hold flowers, fruit, and a trumpet. Above her head, two winged babies play with a wreath. The background is packed with leaves, vines, and a banner with French writing. The print’s detailed lines and shading create depth, showing how the artist used small marks to build up shadows and textures. The woman’s calm face stands out against the busy, decorative frame. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.
Cornelis Galle the Elder (1576 – 29 March 1650), a younger son of Philip Galle, was born at Antwerp in 1576, and was taught engraving by his father.
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