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Frederick Henry of Nassau, by Crispyn van den Queboorn, ink, 1628

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Overview

Frederick Henry of Nassau is a 1628 ink by Crispyn van den Queboorn, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Crispyn van den Queboorn
When & what style?
1628 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting is an oval portrait of a man with curly hair and a mustache, wearing a dark shirt with a lace collar. The background is dark, with a lighter oval shape behind the man's head. The man is looking directly at the viewer. The man's clothing and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 17th century. The level of detail in the engraving is high, with intricate lines and textures visible in the man's clothing and hair. The painting is a portrait of a man, likely a noble or aristocrat, created using the technique of engraving. To learn more about this style of art, look up the movement: Baroque.

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