Prince Henry's Hearse
1606
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1606
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Prince Henry's Hearse is a 1606 ink by William Hole, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a detailed drawing of a funeral hearse carrying two draped figures. Above them is a tall, decorated structure with crests, shields, and Latin words. The scene looks like a mix of mourning and honor, with lots of small symbols and text around the edges. The text at the top mentions a prince who died at 18 years old, buried in 1612. The Latin phrases and coats of arms suggest this was meant to show respect for someone important. Look up etching to see how artists like Hole made prints like this.
