Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange
1598
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
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.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a fancy collar and armor. His face is serious, with short curly hair and a neatly trimmed beard. Around him is a circle of Latin words, and two small figures hold shields on either side. The artist used fine lines to show his face and clothes, making it look detailed. The words around him say things like "for arts and war" and "Count of Nassau." Look up engraving to see how artists create these sharp, precise images.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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