King Charles I of England
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
King Charles I of England is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This portrait shows a man in a dark coat with a high white collar. His blue shirt has lace trim, and he wears a big silver star badge on his chest. One hand rests on a dark ledge, while the background is mostly shadowy with a hint of patterned fabric. The star badge suggests he held a high rank, possibly military or royal. The dark background and strong lighting on his face create a dramatic effect. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
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