1581
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William, Count of Nassau, Prince of Orange is a 1581 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, depicting Charles V, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows William, Count of Nassau, Prince of Orange. He's dressed in formal attire, with a big ruff around his neck. The details in this engraving are very fine, which suggests the artist was skilled. The artist likely used a lot of time to get the details just right. This was a way to show respect for the subject, who was an important person. You can learn more about the technique used to create this image by looking up the technique: engraving.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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