Charles I, King of England
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white face inside a circular frame. The person wears a fur collar and a wide-brimmed hat with a feather. Their expression is calm, with a small mustache and neatly trimmed beard. The background is plain, focusing all attention on the face. The words around the edge are Latin, likely describing the person. This style was common for important figures in the 1600s. Look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed images into metal.
