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Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

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 black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man in fancy armor and a ruffled collar. He holds a sword in one hand and a globe in the other, with a feather stuck in his cap. Around him are swirling scrolls with text like *"Prince of Orange"* and *"Knight of the Garter."* A crest sits above his head, and his title is written in small letters at the bottom. The tiny lines and shading create depth, showing his armor’s details and the folds in his clothes. This style was common in old portraits to make them look three-dimensional. Look up engraving to see how artists used sharp tools to carve these intricate lines.