Artwork

Elizabeth van Pallandt, Countess of Culemborg, Wife of Jacob, Margrave of Baden

Elizabeth van Pallandt, Countess of Culemborg, Wife of Jacob, Margrave of Baden, by Crispijn van de Passe I, ink, 1601
Elizabeth van Pallandt, Countess of Culemborg, Wife of Jacob, Margrave of Baden, by Crispijn van de Passe I, ink, 1601

Elizabeth van Pallandt, Countess of Culemborg, Wife of Jacob, Margrave of Baden is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Crispijn van de Passe I. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This engraving, created by Crispijn van de Passe I in 1601, is a portrait of Elizabeth van Pallandt, Countess of Culemborg.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing formal attire, including a dark dress, pearls, and a cloak, conveying her noble status. Her serene expression suggests a dignified and composed individual.

Technique & Style

The engraving showcases van de Passe's skillful use of cross-hatching to achieve texture and shading, while fine lines render the subject's face with subtlety.

Artist & collection

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