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Charles I, King of England, as Duke of York

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This is an engraved portrait depicting the upper body of a seated individual facing slightly to their left. The person has distinctive facial features with closed lips, a nose, and eyes looking directly at the viewer. They have upward styled hair with slight curls at the sides. The person is wearing an elaborate outfit that includes a detailed ruffled collar, a patterned doublet with vertical decorations, and ornate sleeves. There are no visible accessories or objects. An oval border surrounds the portrait with Latin text, and on either side, there are male and female figures holding staffs. The background is textured, contrasting with the smooth depiction of the person within the circular frame.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7617 × 11779 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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