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Charles I, King of England, On Horseback

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is a full-body illustration of a person riding a horse. The rider is positioned side-saddle and faces slightly to the right, looking forward. The rider has delicate facial features, shoulder-length hair, and a wide-brimmed hat with feathers. They are dressed in historical attire with a large ruffled collar, a decorated doublet, tights, and boots. The horse is richly adorned, and the rider holds the reins with one hand and rests the other arm by their side. The person carries a sheathed sword. The background shows a landscape with rolling hills, a settlement or village, and a sky with horizontal lines indicating clouds. The scene is enclosed within an oval border, below which is an ornate scroll design with text and emblems.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
7942 × 10430 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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