Anne of Denmark
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Simon van de Passe
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Anne of Denmark is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman with curly hair and a pearl necklace. She wears a dress with lace and a large collar. The background is dark. The woman's face is detailed, with a serious expression. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a crown or headpiece. The engraving is made up of many small lines, which give it a detailed and textured look. This engraving is an example of Renaissance art, specifically the technique of cross-hatching. You might want to look up the artist, Passe, Simon van de.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
See the richer artist page
