Sigismund III, King of Poland
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
Sigismund III, King of Poland 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 big, curly wig and a wide ruff collar. His face is serious, with a short mustache and neatly trimmed beard. The background is plain, but the border around him has fancy text and symbols, like crowns and a scepter. The text around the edge names him Sigismund III, and the date 1598 is written at the top. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, making the face look three-dimensional. 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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