Ernest, Count of Mansfeld
1623
ink
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
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ernest, Count of 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 serious-looking man in fancy 1600s clothes. He wears a high-collared shirt with lace, a chain around his neck, and a stern expression. The background is dark, and his face is framed by a decorative border with Latin words wrapped around it. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on his beard and collar. This kind of detailed linework is typical of engravings. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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