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Family of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Family of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a family of five posed in front of a landscape. The man on the left holds a sword and stands tall, while the woman on the right wears fancy jewelry and a crown-like headdress. Two children stand between them, one holding a lion on a leash, the other clutching flowers. The background includes a town with towers and a battle scene with smoke. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the clothing and landscape. The text below names each person, hinting at their importance. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists build detail with just lines.