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 engraving shows a man in a wide-brimmed hat riding a horse. He holds a long staff and wears a heavy coat with detailed patterns. The horse is rearing up on its back legs, and the ground below has small buildings and trees. The whole scene is framed by a circular border with swirling designs. The artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and textures, making the metal plate look almost like a drawing. This is how engravings work—the more lines, the darker the area. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one turned metal into art.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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