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Charles I

Lucas Emil Vorsterman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up. He is positioned with his body slightly turned to the side, but his head is facing forward. He has a composed facial expression with detailed eyes, nose, and a mustache. His hair is curly, shoulder-length, and neatly arranged around his face. He is wearing a richly adorned outfit featuring an extravagant lace ruff around his neck and an intricately patterned doublet with vertical striped elements, buttons, and a pendant. The artwork style gives texture and depth to both the clothing and facial features. The background is a simple, subtle, and dark shade, highlighting the figure in the foreground.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7088 × 9382 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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