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James I, Anne of Denmark, and Prince Charles, by Simon van de Passe, ink, 1621

James I, Anne of Denmark, and Prince Charles

Simon van de Passe

1621

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

James I, Anne of Denmark, and Prince Charles is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Simon van de Passe
When & what style?
1621 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows three people framed in a circle. The woman on the left has light hair pulled back and wears a lace collar. The man on the right has a beard, a hat, and a ruffled shirt. The younger woman below them has curly hair and a high collar. The faces are drawn with fine lines, giving them a detailed but simple look. This style was common in Renaissance portraits. Next, check out the technique: engraving.

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