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Alfonso X, King of Castile

William Rogers

1601

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Alfonso X, King of Castile is a 1601 ink by William Rogers, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Rogers
When & what style?: 1601 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows King Alfonso X of Castile in royal robes, seated on a throne. His face looks calm but serious. The artist used fine lines to carve every detail into the metal plate. The king was known as "the Wise" for his love of learning. This print was made in the 1600s, long after Alfonso’s rule. The paper’s texture adds depth to the image. Look up Rogers, William to see more of his work.