Description
Wilhelm de Passe (also known as Willem van de Passe) was part of a Dutch family of engravers and print publishers, who worked extensively in northern Europe. In 1621, the year this print was made, he moved to London, where he specialized in portraiture, including royal portraits like this one. He also produced book illustrations and title pages.
References:
“About the Prince: The Prince’s Role.” St. James’s Palace and the Press Association Ltd. 1999. http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/about/role/prevprinces.html
“Willem van de Passe.” The Grove Dictionary of Art. New York: Macmillan, 2000. Online at Artnet.com: http://www.artnet.com/library/06/0656/T065691.asp