Elizabeth, Queen of England
1603
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
Elizabeth, Queen of England is a 1603 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman dressed in heavy, ornate clothing. Her dress is covered in tiny shapes that look like pearls or jewels, and she wears a wide, ruffled collar. A crown sits on her head, and she holds a globe and a scepter in her hands. Behind her is a shield with a coat of arms and a banner with Latin words. The artist used lines to create shadows and textures, making the details stand out. This is an engraving, which means the image was etched into a metal plate. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one made prints.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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