Artwork
Charles I, King of England
Charles I, King of England is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Simon van de Passe. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraving of Charles I, King of England, created by Simon van de Passe in 1621. It is a reproduction of a silver medal engraved by the artist.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, wearing a ruffled collar and a dark, patterned jacket, framed by a circular border with surrounding text.
Technique & Style
The engraving was made by etching into metal and then inking to produce the print, a common method for creating detailed image copies in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
Artist & collection
![Charles I, King of England [top half], by Simon van de Passe](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-van-de-passe--charles-i-king-of-england-top-half--dc79da295243563e-w320.webp)