Henry Rich, First Earl of Holland
1618
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1618
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry Rich, First Earl of Holland is a 1618 ink by Willem de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious man in fancy armor and a ruff collar. His face is sharp, with a short beard and steady eyes. Around him, a banner curves with Latin words like *"Generosus"* and *"Auratis"*—probably praising his virtues. The armor looks heavy, with a sword at his side and a helmet nearby. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the folds in his clothes. The whole scene feels formal, like a badge of honor. Look up engraving next to see how artists like this carved details into metal.
Willem de Passe (1598–1637) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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