Artwork
Henry de Bourbon, Prince de Conde
Henry de Bourbon, Prince de Conde is an ink print by the Baroque artist Léonard Gaultier. It dates from 1613 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1613 engraving is a portrait of Henry de Bourbon, Prince de Condé, created by French engraver Léonard Gaultier. The black-and-white print features the nobleman in formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Henry de Bourbon with a beard and curly hair, wearing a dark collar and chain. The accompanying text, including a Latin phrase and French inscription, highlights his nobility and bravery.
Technique & Style
Gaultier's work is characterized by precision and a formal style, typical of engraved portraiture of his time. The print's decorative border, likely made from carved wood, features leaves and swirls surrounding the subject's name and title.
History & Provenance
Léonard Gaultier, born in Mainz around 1561, was active in Paris until his death in 1641. He primarily worked with the graver, often creating portraits from his own designs.
Artist & collection
Artist
Léonard Gaultier, or, as he sometimes signed himself, Galter, a French engraver, was born at Mainz about 1561, and died in Paris in 1641.
