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Prince Henry With the Pike

William Hole

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body illustration of a person standing in a confident pose. The individual is holding a long staff horizontally with both arms extended, with the right hand near the waist and the left hand fully stretched outwards. The person has wavy hair styled upward and back. They are adorned in an elaborate outfit resembling armor with detailed patterns, a high, lacy collar, and a short, pleated skirt, complete with leggings and shoes adorned with decorative puffs. The person also wears a knee band and a sword or dagger is attached to the right hip. The background comprises a simple, plain setting, emphasizing the figure, with a helmet placed on a tuft of plumes on the ground to the left. The illustration is monochromatic with finely-etched lines.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1612
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8029 × 12947 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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