Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, depicting charles v, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man in formal attire, likely from the 17th century. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. The details in his outfit and the background are very precise, which is interesting because it suggests the artist paid close attention to realism. The artist used a lot of fine lines to create texture and depth in the image. This level of detail is notable, and it suggests the artist was skilled at engraving. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
