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Frederick V, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia, by Crispijn van de Passe I, ink, 1601

Frederick V, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia

Crispijn van de Passe I

1601

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Frederick V, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia is a 1601 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, depicting Bohemia, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Crispijn van de Passe I
When & what style?
1601 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows Frederick V, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. The details in his clothes and face are very precise, which is interesting because it suggests the artist paid close attention to getting everything just right. The artist used a lot of lines to create texture and depth. This was a common way to add detail to engravings during the Renaissance. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Passe I, Crispijn van de.

About the artist

Portrait of Crispijn van de Passe I
Artist

Crispijn van de Passe I

Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.

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