Edward VI of England
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Edward VI of England 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 with a serious face. He wears a fur collar and a chain with a cross around his neck. Above his head, a banner reads words like "King Edward" and "Delight of England." The edges of the print are decorated with symbols and scrolls. The text below says this is a prayer he wrote before he died. It’s signed by people who witnessed it. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
