Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales

Cornelis Boel

National Gallery of Art

The image is an ornate engraving with a partial view of the upper body of a young man, framed within an oval medallion. The young man is identified as Henricus (Henry), Prince of Wales, with well-defined facial features and short, neatly styled hair. He wears elaborate clothing typical of the era, with a high, ruffled collar and decorative armor suggesting nobility or high status. Above the medallion, two cherubs hold an escutcheon, with another cherub on each side engaging in varied activities. Flanking the medallion are two female figures. One is dressed as an armored warrior with a plumed helmet and holding a spear, while the other is in flowing classical robes, reminiscent of Roman or Greek attire. The background features a draped curtain setup, enhancing the grandeur of the scene. Beneath the medallion, a Latin inscription is on a decorated pedestal.