1625
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Christian IV of Denmark is a 1625 ink by Jan Muller, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man dressed in heavy, detailed armor and a fur-lined robe. He holds a sword in one hand and rests the other on a crown. Behind him, a shield and helmet lean against a dark background, and the text at the bottom names him in Latin. The image is made using fine lines and shading, giving it a textured look. This style was common in engravings from that time. Look up engraving to see how artists create these detailed prints.
Jan Harmensz. Muller (1571–1628) was a Dutch engraver and painter. Muller was born in Amsterdam. His father was a book printer, engraver and publisher. He learned the engraving trade while working in the family…
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