Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales
1551 to 1600
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 23.6 × 16.3 cm (9 5/16 × 6 7/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1951.11.286
Art Historical Context
This engraving by Cornelis Boel portrays Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, capturing the likeness of a prominent royal figure from the late sixteenth century. Created between 1551 and 1600, the print measures 23.6 by 16.3 centimeters and exemplifies the precision and detail achievable through the engraving medium. Such works played a vital role in disseminating images of nobility and important individuals across Europe during this era. Engravings held particular artistic and cultural significance as they combined fine craftsmanship with reproducibility. Unlike unique paintings, prints allowed...