Charles I
1626
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1626
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Charles I is a 1626 ink by Hendrik Hondius I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face and a thick mustache. He wears a fancy ruff collar and a detailed doublet with buttons down the front. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him. The text around the frame calls him "Charles," and it’s signed by the artist in 1626. The lines are made by a sharp tool, creating shadows and texture. Want to know more? Look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
