Maurice, Prince of Orange
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a portrait of Maurice, Prince of Orange. He's dressed in formal attire, with a serious expression. The details in the portrait are quite intricate, which suggests a high level of skill from the artist. The artist used a lot of fine lines to create texture and depth. This was likely done to make the portrait feel more realistic. Check out the technique: engraving, to learn more about how this was achieved.
