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Charles I, King of England

Style of Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular portrait of a man's upper body, captured from the chest upwards in a slightly three-quarter view. The man faces slightly to the left and has a long face with a short, well-groomed beard and mustache. He wears a sizable hat covering much of his head, with short hair around the edges. The man wears elaborate historical or noble clothing with a wide, detailed collar. The background is plain, and the circular frame has an inscription along the inside edge against a shaded pattern. The image is set against a textured paper background showing signs of age or wear.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal
Dimensions
9195 × 9825 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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