William I, 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 William I, Prince of Orange. He's dressed in formal clothes and looks serious. The details in his face and clothes are very fine, which is interesting because it suggests the artist paid close attention to getting everything just right. The artist used a lot of lines to create texture and depth. This was a common way to add detail in engravings. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
