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Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange

Crispijn van de Passe I

1598

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange is a 1598 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Crispijn van de Passe I
When & what style?: 1598 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a portrait of a man in a circular frame. He has short hair and wears a ruffled collar and a dark jacket with a lighter-colored sleeve. The frame has text around it, including the words "MAVRITIVS D.G. COMES NASSOVIAE" at the top and "PRO ARIS ET FO" at the bottom. The man's face is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. The background of the frame is dark, which makes the man stand out. The text around the frame suggests that this is a formal portrait, possibly of a noble or important person. The level of detail in the engraving is impressive, with intricate lines and textures that give the image depth and realism. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.