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Maurice, Prince of Orange

Unknown 19th Century

1618

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Maurice, Prince of Orange is a 1618 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1618 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is an engraving of a man's portrait, titled "Maurice, Prince of Orange." The man is depicted wearing a dark jacket with a high collar and a medal around his neck. He has curly hair and a beard, and is looking directly at the viewer. The engraving is done in a detailed style, with cross-hatching used to create texture and shading. The background of the image is a plain oval shape, with a border of text around it. The text includes the title of the work, as well as other information about the subject. The level of detail in this engraving is impressive, and it is clear that the artist took great care in creating this portrait. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.