1627
oil
From the collection of National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
Dominant colour
Portrait of Charles I of England is a 1627 oil by Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Charles I of England, held at National Art Museum of Azerbaijan.
This portrait features a man with long, dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black coat adorned with a large, ornate silver brooch on the right shoulder. The brooch is shaped like a star with eight points, each ending in a spearhead shape. The man's attire also includes a white lace collar and a blue sash or ribbon around his neck. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features and clothing. The overall atmosphere of the portrait is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Anthony van Dyck.
Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck ; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.
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