Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a fur collar and a wide-brimmed hat, holding a scroll in one hand. The background is a decorative oval frame filled with swirls, leaves, and a crown at the top. The text around the frame is in Latin, and the name "FREDERICK HENRY" is written above his head. This kind of detailed linework is typical of an engraving. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
