Who painted Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley?

Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley was painted by Renold Elstrack in 1598.

Where can I see Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley?

Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley?

Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley

Renold Elstrack , 1598

Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Renold Elstrack. It dates from 1598 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Above his head, a banner reads *"OBIT 1566"* and *"ILLUSTRIO PRINCIPI,"* and the edges of the image are packed with decorative scrolls and crests.

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man dressed in fancy 16th-century clothes. He’s wearing a ruffled collar, a jewel-covered hat, and a coat covered in fleur-de-lis symbols. His hands rest on a shield with more coats of arms around him. Above his head, a banner reads *"OBIT 1566"* and *"ILLUSTRIO PRINCIPI,"* and the edges of the image are packed with decorative scrolls and crests.

The text below his image calls him *"Henry Lo: Darnley"* and mentions he was *"Father to our Soueraine lord Iames."* The style looks very detailed, with lots of fine lines and shading to show texture.

This is an example of the technique: engraving.

Overview

This print is an engraved portrait of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, created by Renold Elstrack in 1598.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Lord Darnley, father of King James, dressed in ornate 16th-century attire, with symbols of his nobility, including fleur-de-lis and coats of arms. Inscriptions highlight his status and relation to the monarch, as well as his death in 1566.

Technique & Style

The engraving showcases fine detail and texture through its use of shading and line work, characteristic of the engraving technique.