Henry Frederick, prins van Wales by Jacob Houbraken

Henry Frederick, prins van Wales 1736 - 1738

pencil drawn

light pencil work

photo restoration

expressing emotion

light coloured

old engraving style

white palette

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

repetition of white colour

This 18th-century engraving by Jacob Houbraken, "Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales," depicts the son of King James I of England in an elaborate oval frame. The subject's regal attire and resolute gaze convey his status as a powerful figure, while the decorative elements surrounding him, including a sculpted Medusa head and a scene of a battle, suggest the Prince's martial prowess and ambition. Houbraken's masterful use of detail and line brings this historic figure to life in a captivating, detailed portrait.