Albert of Austria, Archduke
1601
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Crispijn van de Passe I
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Albert of Austria, Archduke is a 1601 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man with a thick beard and ruff collar. Above his head, two cherubs hold a banner with Latin words. Below him is a smaller scene of a battle with a castle in the background. The whole image is framed by ornate scrollwork and a coat of arms. The tiny details—like the cherubs’ wings or the armor on the soldiers—show the artist’s skill with fine lines. The Latin text at the bottom is likely a description of the man’s titles and deeds. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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