1600
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Charles Emmanuel, Prince of Piedmont is a 1600 ink by Aegidius Sadeler II, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man on horseback, holding a sword in his right hand and wearing a fancy outfit. He's riding over a woman who's lying on the ground, holding a book. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs. In the background, there are mountains and a valley with a river running through it. The sky is cloudy, and there are some trees and bushes scattered around. The whole scene is done in shades of gray, with lots of fine lines and details. The engraving is very detailed and realistic, with a lot of texture and depth. It's a great example of Renaissance art, which was all about creating realistic and detailed images. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.
Aegidius Sadeler or Aegidius Sadeler II (1570–1629) was a Flemish engraver who was principally active at the Prague court of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor and his successors.
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