Charles I, King of England, On Horseback
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 engraving shows a man in a wide-brimmed hat riding a horse. He holds a baton in one hand and a scroll in the other, dressed in a ruffled collar and ornate armor. The horse stands on a small hill, with a town and river in the background. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially on the horse’s muscles and the rider’s clothing. This kind of detailed linework is typical of engravings from this time. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal.
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