Christian IV, King of Denmark
1601
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1601
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a thick beard and ruffled collar. His gaze is steady, and the lines of his face are sharply drawn. Around his head, a banner has Latin words describing his titles. The portrait uses fine lines to create depth, especially in the folds of his clothing. This method is called cross-hatching. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
