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Charles I and Henrietta Maria Departing for the Chase c. 1630-2
Oil on canvas | 282 x 408.3 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 404771
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Daniel Mytens (c. 1590-1647)
Charles I and Henrietta Maria Departing for the Chase c. 1630-2
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In this ambitious large scale double portrait by Daniel Mytens the King and Queen are depicted on a terrace as they prepare to depart on a hunting excursion. Surrounded by lively dogs, they are attended by the court dwarf, Jeffrey Hudson and an African servant who brings their horses. The unusual composition, in which the two main figures are set off to the left hand side serves to emphasise the informality of the image. The couple are depicted in fashionable dress rather than court regalia and the strength of their loving relationship is commemorated through their intimate pose - they are shown holding hands - while a winged cherub showers flowers upon them.
Provenance
Purchased by Queen Victoria at the sale of the Earl of Dunmore's pictures at Christie's, 17 March 1894 (49)
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Oil on canvas
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282 x 408.3 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
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Charles I and Henrietta Maria, with Jeffrey Hudson, Horses, Dogs and an attendant
Charels I, Henrietta Maria & Jerffrey Hudson
Le Roi à la Chasse