Charles I, King of England
1621
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a round frame. He wears a ruffled collar, a chain with a pendant, and a fancy jacket with buttons. His hair is curly, and he looks straight ahead with a calm expression. The text around the edge is Latin, and the image is etched into metal. This is an old print made from a medal, not painted on canvas. Check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this carved fine lines to create shadows and detail.
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