The Royal Martyr King Charles The First
Print
1757 (published)
1757 (published)
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Half-length portrait, wearing armour, to front and holding a baton in right hand. A crown and sceptre before him, and pillars on each side. An inscription below.
Object details
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| Title | The Royal Martyr King Charles The First (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching and engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Portrait of King Charles I, wearing armour. Engraving and etching by George Vertue after Anthony Van Dyck, 1757. |
| Physical description | Half-length portrait, wearing armour, to front and holding a baton in right hand. A crown and sceptre before him, and pillars on each side. An inscription below. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'From an Original of Vandyke painting Engrav'd by G. Vertue The Royal Martyr King Charles The First Publish'd according to Act of Parliamt. 1757. Printed for John Ryall & Robt. Withy at Hogarth's head in Fleet Street.' (Lettered) |
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| Accession number | 29717:12 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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