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 is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in fancy armor. His curly wig and stiff collar make him look like a noble from long ago. Around him, a wavy banner has Latin words like *"Generosus"* and *"Auratis,"* and his armor is detailed with straps and buckles. The text below calls him *"Henry Rich"* and says he was a knight captain. The whole image is drawn with fine lines, giving it a sharp, precise look. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
Willem de Passe (1598–1637) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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