Charles I

About this work

This engraving shows a man on horseback holding a scepter, dressed in fancy armor and a cape. His horse has detailed tack and stands on a rocky shore with a small town in the background. The man’s face is serious, and the whole scene is drawn with fine lines and shading. The text at the bottom names him *Carolus D.G. Magnae*, which likely refers to Charles I, though the engraving itself looks older than the 19th century. The artist used cross-hatching to create depth and texture. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.