1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles I, Prince of Great Britain and Ireland, Duc of Cornwall and Yorck is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a young man in fancy clothes. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a heavy coat with gold chains and a jewel on his chest. His hair is neatly curled, and he’s looking straight ahead with a serious expression. Around him, there’s a border with Latin words and a crown symbol. The text calls him "Charles" and lists his titles like "Duke of Cornwall." The small coat of arms below shows more symbols and a crown. This was made as a formal record of his status. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this created detailed prints.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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