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Prince Henry's Hearse

Willem de Passe

1620

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Prince Henry's Hearse is a 1620 ink by Willem de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Willem de Passe
When & what style?: 1620 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a fancy, tall coffin on a decorated platform. The coffin has a carved lid with a figure lying inside, dressed in armor and a hat. Above it, there’s a big, ornate structure with shields, crowns, and other symbols—like a mix of a castle and a throne. The whole scene looks heavy and detailed, with lots of small lines and shadows. The text around the image is in Latin and English, talking about a prince’s death and how he’s being honored. The Latin words mean something like “rest in peace” and “remember his greatness.” If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists use lines to create depth.