Artwork
Charles I in a Border of Dragons
Charles I in a Border of Dragons is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Charles I in a Border of Dragons is an engraving that features a portrait surrounded by fantastical creatures.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, likely King Charles I, is depicted with long, curly hair and a beard, wearing formal attire and a crown, suggesting his royal status. The surrounding dragons add a mythological element to the image.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases the intricate design characteristic of Renaissance art, with detailed renderings of the subject's clothing and the border's creatures.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
