Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange
1601
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 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 with short, wavy hair and a neatly trimmed beard. He’s wearing a high-collared shirt with a ruff around his neck, and the background is plain. The image is framed by a circular border with Latin text wrapped around it. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, especially on the man’s face and clothing. This kind of careful linework is typical of engravings from the time. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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