Christian, Duke of Brunswick
1616
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1616
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christian, Duke of Brunswick is a 1616 ink by Robert van Voerst, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in fancy 17th-century clothes. His ruffled collar is stiff and starched, and his dark jacket has intricate embroidery on the chest. A chain with a coin-shaped pendant hangs around his neck, and his hair is neatly curled under a hat. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on his face and clothing. This kind of detailed linework is typical of the time. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
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