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Philip III, King of Spain, by Paul de la Houve, ink, 1601

Philip III, King of Spain

Paul de la Houve

1601

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Philip III, King of Spain is a 1601 ink by Paul de la Houve, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul de la Houve
When & what style?
1601 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving from 1601 features a portrait of a man, likely a king, with short hair and a ruffled collar. He wears ornate clothing adorned with intricate designs, and a sword hangs from his waist. The background is plain, with a curtain draped above the subject's head. The engraving is rendered in a detailed, realistic style, with cross-hatching used to create shading and texture. The subject's facial expression is serious, and his gaze is directed straight ahead. The level of detail and realism in this engraving suggests that it was created by a skilled artist. For more information on the artist who created this work, look up Houve, Paul de la.

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