Ernest, Count of Mansfeld
1623
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
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 man with a serious expression. He wears a high collar with lace details and a dark, textured jacket. Around his head is a decorative frame with twisted ribbons and Latin words like "EXERCITVS" and "ERNESTVS." The portrait looks like it was made using fine lines to build up shadows and textures—this is called engraving. The artist focused on details like the lace and the man’s beard to make it look real. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create depth with just lines.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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