Koning Arthur als een van de negen helden by Willem de Passe

Koning Arthur als een van de negen helden 1621 - 1636

willemdepasse

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

old engraving style

junji ito style

highly detailed

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pen work

pencil art

"Koning Arthur als een van de negen helden" (King Arthur as one of the nine heroes) is an engraving by Willem de Passe, created between 1621-1636. This small-scale print depicts King Arthur in profile, clad in armor and holding a sword, emphasizing his role as a military leader. The inscription surrounding him identifies him as "Rex" (King) and details his victories against the Saxons and his achievements in France. De Passe's engraving exemplifies the artistic trends of the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing a focus on detailed realism and a historical subject matter.