James I, Anne of Denmark, and Prince Charles
1621
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
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.
This is a black-and-white engraving showing three people in profile. The woman on the left has curly hair and a fancy collar. The man on the right wears a hat and a fur-lined coat. The younger woman in front has a lace collar and a small necklace. All three look straight ahead with calm expressions. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and texture, making the faces look almost three-dimensional. This kind of detail was common in Renaissance portraits. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made such sharp images.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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