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, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in fancy clothes, holding a crown and a globe. His face is serious, and he wears a ruff collar. Around him, there are symbols like swords, flags, and a crown on top—all drawn with sharp lines. The text around the edges spells out titles like "King of Bohemia" and "Elector Palatine." The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and details, making it look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made prints with metal plates.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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