The Standard Bearer
1658
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Prince Rupert of the Pfalz
Prince Rupert of the Pfalz (1658–1658) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Standard Bearer is a 1658 ink by Prince Rupert of the Pfalz, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a young person holding a tall staff, dressed in a ruffled shirt and a loose coat. Their hair is curled under a wide-brimmed hat, and they lean slightly forward, one hand resting on their hip. The background is plain, keeping the focus on their serious expression and the way the light falls on their face. The artist used a technique that creates deep shadows and smooth shading, making the face stand out sharply. This style was common in prints from that time. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
Prince Rupert of the Pfalz (1658–1658) was an artist.
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