Charles I
1658
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
William Faithorne
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles I is a 1658 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark collar, a chain around his neck, and a folded piece of fabric over his shoulder. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on his face and clothes. The text at the bottom reads *Carolus Primus D.G. Anglia Scotia Francia et Hibernia Rex Ge*, which is Latin for "Charles I, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland." The artist’s name, Faithorne, is signed in the corner. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists cut lines into metal to create prints.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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