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Charles I, King of England [top half]

Simon van de Passe

1621

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Charles I, King of England [top half] is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Simon van de Passe
When & what style?: 1621 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with short, curly hair and a ruffled collar. He wears a dark jacket adorned with intricate patterns and a large, circular pendant around his neck. The man's gaze is directed straight ahead, and his expression is neutral. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface. The level of detail in this engraving is impressive, with fine lines and textures that give the image depth and dimension. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.