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Charles I in a Border of Dragons, by Unknown, ink, 1620

Charles I in a Border of Dragons

Unknown

1620

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Charles I in a Border of Dragons is a 1620 ink by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1620 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a man with long, curly hair and a beard, wearing a black hat and coat. He is surrounded by a border of dragons, with a crown above him. The background is a light-colored sky with clouds. The man's attire and the crown suggest that he may be a king or a noble. The dragons in the border add a sense of fantasy and mythology to the image. This engraving is an example of Renaissance art, which often featured detailed and intricate designs. To learn more about this style, you can explore the Renaissance movement.

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