Frederick V, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia
1601
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1601
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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.
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.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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