Charles I
- Artist
- Daniel Martensz Mytens the Elder, Dutch, c.1590–before 1648
- Date
- 1633
- Material
- Oil on canvas
- Place made
- England, Europe
- Classification
- Paintings
- Current Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 90 3/4 x 57 in. (230.5 x 144.8 cm)
- Credit Line
- Museum Purchase
- Rights
- Public Domain
- Object Number
- 118:1916
NOTES
King Charles I of England (reigned 1625–49) presents an image of royal majesty, wearing his coronation robes and surrounded by symbols of his rule: a golden orb, a jeweled crown, and a scepter. The artist, Daniel Mytens, captures the range of textures beautifully, from the elaborate lace of the collar and the satin sheen of the sleeves, to the green velvet table covering complete with gold fringe. The king’s right arm, perched on his hip and thrust forward, suggests an assertive ruler. This trait would bring King Charles I into conflict with Parliament, leading to civil war and his execution in 1649.