1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Henry VII of England is a 1628 ink by Michel Lasne, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man in fancy robes and a fur-lined cloak. He’s holding a long staff in one hand and a small object in the other, with a crown and coat of arms behind him. The background has a patterned texture, and the bottom has the words *"Cor Regis Inscrutabile"* written in a banner. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, focusing on the man’s face and clothes. This style was common in Renaissance portraits to show power and detail. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made precise prints.
Michel Lasne (Caen, ca. 1590–4 December 1667, Paris), was a French engraver, draughtsman and collector. Lasne was born in Caen and was the son of a goldsmith. He was a member of the Guild of Saint Luke in Antwerp for…
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