Portret van prins Balthasar Charles van Spanje by Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens

Portret van prins Balthasar Charles van Spanje 1837 - 1855

johanneschristiaandarnaudgerkens

rijksmuseum

photo of handprinted image

toned paper

light pencil work

ink paper printed

pencil sketch

light coloured

old engraving style

white palette

nude colour palette

tonal art

This 19th-century engraving by Johannes Christiaan d’Arnaud Gerkens is a reproduction of Diego Velázquez's famous painting "Portrait of Prince Balthasar Carlos" (1635). The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the young prince in a regal pose, clad in armor, and holding a baton. Gerkens' rendition, created between 1837 and 1855, showcases the skilled technique of the artist in replicating Velázquez's masterful use of light and shadow. The print serves as a testament to the enduring impact of Velázquez's iconic portrait of the Spanish prince.