Charles II as Prince of Wales
1641
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1641
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a young man with wavy hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a fancy lace collar and a dark, patterned jacket. The edges of the image are rounded, like a frame within a frame. The text below says *"Charles by the grace of God, Prince of Wales"* and notes he was born in 1630. This was made in 1641, so it’s a young Charles II before he became king. Want to know more? Look up the technique: etching.
