Artwork
Prince Christian of Denmark, Son of Christian IV
Prince Christian of Denmark, Son of Christian IV is an ink print by the Baroque artist Adriaen Matham. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Adriaen Matham's 1615 engraving, Prince Christian of Denmark, Son of Christian IV, is a portrait of the young prince rendered on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Prince Christian, is depicted as a solemn, blonde-haired boy dressed in elaborate attire, including a high collar and puffed sleeves, with his right hand placed on his chest. His direct gaze and styled curls convey a sense of youthful dignity.
Technique & Style
The engraving utilizes cross-hatching to achieve detailed shading and texture, aligning with the Baroque style's emphasis on dramatic lighting and realistic depiction.
History & Provenance
Created in 1615 by Adriaen Matham, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
As a Baroque piece, it reflects the period's artistic values, though without additional context, its broader historical or familial significance beyond the portrait itself is not elaborated here.
Legacy
While the engraving exemplifies Baroque printmaking, its lasting impact or influence on subsequent artistic works is not specified in the given details.
Artist & collection
Garzia dei Medici
Louis XIV as a Boy
Hugo Grotius
Louis XIII, King of France
Charles II as a Child
Armand de Bourbon, Prince de Condi
Frederick V, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia
Frederick V as Count Palatine
Edward VI
Philip III, King of Spain
Bildnis eines blonden Knaben
Frederick Christian III, King of Denmark and Norway