Philip II, King of Spain
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
Dominant colour
Philip II, King of Spain 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 with a serious face. He wears a tall, striped hat and a ruff collar, looking straight ahead. Around his head is a fancy oval frame with Latin words and small drawings of animals and crowns. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and texture, making the face look detailed. This kind of print is called an engraving. Look up engraving to see how artists make images like this.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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