Frederick Henry of Orange
1649
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1649
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Frederick Henry of Orange is a 1649 ink by Cornelis Visscher, a Baroque 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 high-collar shirt with lace and a dark cloak over his shoulders. A chain with a small medal hangs around his neck, and his curly hair and beard are detailed carefully. The name at the bottom reads *Fredericus Henricus A Nassav*, which means this is Frederick Henry of Orange. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the face look almost three-dimensional. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists use sharp tools to make detailed prints like this one.
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