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Charles I, King of England

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image features an engraved portrait of a person, showing their upper torso. The individual is facing slightly to their right, looking at the viewer. The facial features include a straight nose, defined lips, and wide eyes. The person has wavy hair combed back from the forehead. They are wearing ornate clothing characteristic of their time, including a detailed doublet and a lace ruff around the neck. A medallion hangs on a chain around their neck. The background is plain, and there is an oval frame around the individual with an inscription along its border.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
7954 × 10420 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette