Joachim Ernest, Elector of Brandenburg
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Joachim Ernest, Elector of Brandenburg is a 1620 ink by Peter Isselburg, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a man in heavy armor and a fur-lined cape. His face is serious, with a mustache and a feather tucked into his hat. One hand rests on a sword hilt, and the other holds a small object—maybe a glove or a ring. Behind him, a shield with a coat of arms is visible, and a dog sits at his feet. The text at the bottom is in Latin, likely naming the man and the artist. The armor looks detailed, with visible rivets and chainmail under the breastplate. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this create sharp lines with metal tools.
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