Charles I, King of England
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles I, King of England is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You're looking at a black-and-white engraving of a man's head and shoulders. He's wearing a ruffled collar and a dark jacket with a medal around his neck. The engraving is done in fine lines, with lots of cross-hatching to create shading and texture. The man's face is serious, with a slight furrow between his eyebrows. His hair is curly and neatly trimmed. The engraving is very detailed, with intricate patterns on the man's clothing and jewelry. This engraving is a great example of the Renaissance style, with its use of fine lines and cross-hatching to create a detailed and realistic image. If you want to learn more about this technique, check out the art of engraving.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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