Christian IV of Denmark
1588
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1588
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Christian IV of Denmark is a 1588 ink by Jodocus Hondius I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is a portrait of a man with a mustache and a ruffled collar. He is wearing a patterned jacket and has a serious expression on his face. The background is dark, which makes the subject stand out. The man's facial features are detailed, and his hair is styled in a way that was common during the Renaissance period. The artist has used cross-hatching to create texture and depth in the image. The portrait is a great example of Renaissance art, which often featured realistic and detailed depictions of people and objects. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out other works by the artist, Hondius I, Jodocus.
