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Charles I, King of England

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a person from the chest up, in a three-quarter view. The individual has distinct facial features with a mustache and neatly styled short hair. They wear detailed clothing with a voluminous lace ruff around the neck, typical of the era. The attire appears formal or ceremonial, with intricate patterns hinting at high status. The portrait is framed in an oval shape, with a cross-hatched background. An inscription below the image provides context to the subject's identity.

Artwork Details

Date
1616
Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
6023 × 8905 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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