William, Prince of Orange
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
William, Prince of Orange is a 1646 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 stiff white collar, a dark robe, and a chain around his neck. The background is plain, but the lines around his face and clothes are sharply etched, making everything look textured. The artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and light, giving the portrait depth. This style was common in the 1600s for detailed prints. Look up engraving to see how artists like this create such precise images.
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