FIDEI DEFENSOR c.1645-49

Engraving | 14.8 x 8.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 601786

William Marshall (active 1617-49)

Description

Engraving of Charles I as king. Whole length with long hair, beard, brimmed hat, lace collar, doublet, and George on a ribbon around neck. Figure of the King seated over a globe depicting the British Isles, with left hand placed on the globe and right completing the word 'Scotica' with a pen. With Latin inscription on ribbons and drapery held by putti above. First state, for second state see RCIN 601785 and for third see RCIN 601783. Cut down.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Marshall (active 1617-49)
(engraver)

Subject(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Engraving

engraving

Measurements

14.8 x 8.5 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Garter (England)
References

Other number(s)

O'D : O'Donoghue, F., 1908. Engraved British Portraits Preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum. Volume I-V, London – O'D (Charles I) 151

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