Charles I
1658
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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William Faithorne
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Charles I is a 1658 by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a ruffled collar, a chain around his neck, and a fancy coat over armor. His face is serious, and the background is plain, keeping all the focus on him. The text below his image says he’s a king of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland. The artist’s name, William Faithorne, is printed in the corner. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped portraits of powerful people.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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