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Charles Prince of Wales (Charles I), by Francis Delaram, ink, 1616

Charles Prince of Wales (Charles I)

Francis Delaram

1616

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

Charles Prince of Wales (Charles I) is a 1616 ink by Francis Delaram, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Francis Delaram
When & what style?
1616 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black and white engraving of a man in a large oval frame. He is wearing a fancy collar and a long coat with a big belt. The frame has words around it, but they are hard to read. The man's face is serious, and he has short hair. He is holding something in his hand, but it's not clear what it is. The background of the picture is dark, which makes the man stand out. The engraving is very detailed, with lots of lines that make it look like a drawing. It's a great example of the Baroque style, which is known for its fancy details and serious faces. To learn more about this style, look up the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Artist

Francis Delaram

Francis Delaram (born around 1590, fl. 1615–1624 or 1627), was an English engraver. Delaram left a substantial collection of engraved portraits, landscapes and book illustrations (specifically, William Camden's…

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