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Charles I, King of England, On Horseback

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person mounted on a horse in an oval frame. The individual is seated sideways on the horse, holding the reins with one hand and resting the other on their waist. They have a mustache and short hair under a broad-brimmed hat, dressed in ornate clothing with detailed patterns, including a high-collared top and a cape with intricate designs. The horse is also decorated with ornate bards. There is no visible jewelry, and the person is not holding any objects. The background depicts a landscape with a distant structure or town under a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
7895 × 10433 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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