Prince Henry With the Pike
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Prince Henry With the Pike is a 1612 ink by William Hole, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man in fancy armor holding a long pole weapon. His outfit has lots of detailed patterns, including a wide belt and decorated boots. Behind him, a helmet sits on the ground with a feather sticking up. The artist used shading to make the armor look three-dimensional. The lines create a sense of weight and texture, even though it’s just ink on paper. Want to see how this style works? Check out engraving.
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