William of Nassau, Prince of Orange
1585
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1585
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows William of Nassau, Prince of Orange. He's dressed in fancy clothes and looks very serious. The artist put a lot of detail into his face and outfit, which makes him look important. The painting is an engraving, which means it was made by carving a design into a metal plate. This technique was popular during the Renaissance, and it allowed artists to make many copies of their work. The artist also used cross-hatching to create shading and texture. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Sichem I, Christoffel van.
