Charles I as Prince of Wales

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image is of an engraving featuring a man from the waist up. He is positioned slightly turned to the side but facing forward, with a composed expression. He has defined eyes, a prominent nose, slightly parted lips, short styled back hair, and is wearing a high ruff, detailed cloak, and ornate armor with patterns. The backdrop includes organic and heraldic designs, such as ribbons and foliage. Below him, a shield with a crest of three feathers and a ribbon saying "ICH DIEN" is displayed. An inscription at the bottom dedicates the portrait, emphasizing the subject's status.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.9 × 18.2 cm (11 3/8 × 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.960


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, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65218236

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