Charles I

Unknown Artist

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The image shows a person on horseback. The individual is seated upright on a rearing horse, with one arm holding a scepter and the other hand gripping the reins. The person has distinct facial features with a mustache and short, neatly styled hair. Their clothing is elaborate, featuring a detailed, embroidered robe or cloak with a high ruffled collar and patterned sleeves. The person wears a collar or necklace around the neck. The horse is adorned with decorative tack, and both its stance and flowing mane add movement to the scene. In the background, there is a cityscape with buildings, towers, and a waterfront with ships. There are ornate crests or coat of arms and inscriptions in Latin at the top and bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.3 × 24.4 cm (12 5/16 × 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.278


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

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Wikidata ID

Q65070552

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