CHARLES I. KING OF ENGLAND &c. 1717

Engraving | 38.9 x 28.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 601776

Michiel van der Gucht (1660-1725)

CHARLES I. KING OF ENGLAND &c 1717

Description

Engraving of Charles I as king. Half length with long hair, beard, brimmed hat with jewelled band, lace collar, doublet, order on a ribbon around neck, and mantle with Garter Star over right shoulder. With English inscription below. Portrait surrounded by the 'Pious Instructions', a set of texts supposedly found in a black ebony frame in the closet of Charles I. With publisher's address below, 'London, Printed for G. Sawbridge in Little Britain. 1717.' For a later impression, cut down, see RCIN 601775.

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Creator(s)

Search the collection Michiel van der Gucht (1660-1725)
(engraver)

Search the collection Sawbridge, G.: Little Britain, London
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Charles I, King of Great Britain (1600-49)
Physical properties

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Engraving

engraving

Measurements

38.9 x 28.4 cm (sheet of paper)

14.5 x 8.8 cm (platemark)

12.1 x 7.2 cm (image)
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