Louis Henry of Nassau
1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Louis Henry of Nassau is a 1624 ink by Pierre Philippe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in heavy armor. He’s holding a sword in one hand, resting on a stone ledge. His face is serious, with a short beard and deep lines. The armor looks detailed, with metal plates and straps. The text below his name calls him a prince, but we can’t see who he really was. The artist signed it in the corner, and the whole thing looks like it was carved into metal. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
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