Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange
1618
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1618
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a serious-looking man with a thick beard and a ruffled collar. His face is framed by a fancy oval border filled with swirls and tiny details. Around the edges, there are two small shields with symbols and a banner with Latin words. The top of the print has a small cherub blowing a trumpet. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the portrait look detailed even though it’s all in black and white. This is an example of engraving.
