Ascon, eerste hertog der Friezen 1618 - 1620
pieterfeddesvanharlingen
rijksmuseum
drawing, print, ink, engraving
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portrait
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drawing
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pen drawing
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mannerism
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ink
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history-painting
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engraving
This engraving, "Ascon, eerste hertog der Friezen", created by Pieter Feddes van Harlingen between 1618 and 1620, depicts Ascon, the first duke of the Frisians, standing amidst a landscape. Ascon holds a staff in his right hand and is dressed in a long tunic and leggings. The artist uses a detailed style with shading and line work to create a sense of depth and texture. The engraving is a significant piece of historical art that reflects the artist's interest in the history of the Frisians and their leaders.
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