Charles I, King of England, On Horseback
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Simon van de Passe
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles I, King of England, On Horseback is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a man on a horse. He’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a ruffled collar, and fancy clothes. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs, and the rider holds a staff or scepter. Below them, a small landscape shows buildings and a river. The rider’s face looks serious, and the horse’s muscles are sharply drawn. The border around the image has a coat of arms and the words *"Carolus Rex"*—Latin for "Charles King." This is an example of engraving, where the artist cuts lines into metal to make prints.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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