Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark, patterned jacket over a lace collar, and a fancy crest sits on his chest. The background has leafy decorations framing his head, and the words around him spell out his name and titles. The engraving uses fine lines and shading to show details like his curly hair and the texture of his clothes. The artist focused on his face and the crest, leaving the rest simple. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists use lines to create depth.
