1601
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
Elizabeth, Princess, Wife of the Elector Palatine Frederick V, King of Bohemia is a 1601 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at Rosenwald Collection.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a woman with curly hair, wearing a fancy pearl necklace and a ruffled collar. She looks straight ahead, holding a fan in one hand and a small object in the other. The background is plain, but her clothes have lots of detailed patterns. The text around her says she’s a princess and wife of a king, which makes sense for the fancy outfit. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, making her face and jewelry stand out. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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