Count Ernest Mansfeld
1623
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Simon van de Passe
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Count Ernest Mansfeld is a 1623 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He wears a high collar with lace details and a dark coat. Above his head, a decorative banner holds Latin words in fancy script. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on his face and clothing. The paper has a slightly aged look, which fits the old-fashioned style. Want to see more? Check out engraving to learn how artists like this made detailed prints.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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