Philip William, Prince of Orange
1582
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1582
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white engraving of a man in fancy clothes. He wears a ruffled collar, a heavy coat with detailed patterns, and a chain around his neck. His right hand holds a small object, maybe a key or a tool, while his left rests on a shield with a coat of arms. Behind him, a curtain frames the scene, and a small figure kneels holding a crown. The text at the top names him Philip William, Prince of Orange. The artist’s name, Johan Wierix, is signed at the bottom. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.
