Portretten van Willem II, hertog van Gelre, en van Maria van Oostenrijk, hertogin van Gelre before 1570
pietervanderheyden
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pencil drawn
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
This engraving by Pieter van der Heyden, created before 1570, depicts Willem II, Duke of Guelders, and Maria of Austria, Duchess of Guelders. The paired portraits are rendered in a realistic style, capturing the likeness of the individuals. The detailed engravings showcase the royal attire and jewelry of the subjects. The artwork is a testament to the skill of Pieter van der Heyden, a Dutch artist renowned for his engravings and portraits, who died in 1569. The prints are now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.
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