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Charles I, King of England, On Horseback

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young person seated on a horse. The individual is facing to the right, holding the reins with one hand and resting the other hand at their waist. They have a youthful face, hair styled under a wide-brimmed hat with a plume, and wear ornate clothing with a ruffled collar and tall boots. The horse is decorated with a patterned saddle cloth, and the background features a cityscape and cloudy sky. At the bottom, there is a shield-like emblem with text and decorations.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
7857 × 9166 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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