Anne of England
1604
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Dominant colour
Anne of England is a 1604 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a serious expression. She’s wearing an ornate, high-collared dress covered in detailed patterns, and a pearl necklace with a big pendant. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she’s framed by a decorative border with text around her head. The text around her says things like "Anna Dug. Angliae Regina," which means she’s likely a queen. The style looks very precise, with lots of tiny lines creating shadows and details. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch images onto metal plates.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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