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Charles I Collection

"Charles I: A Royal Legacy Captured in Art and History" Step back in time to the reign of Charles I, a pivotal figure in English history

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), 1631-1635. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)

Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), 1631-1635. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), 1631-1635. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown

Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). On 4 January 1642, King Charles I (1600-1649, standing, in hat) entered the House of Commons to arrest five Members of Parliament for high treason

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charles I (chromolitho)

Charles I (chromolitho)
820904 Charles I (chromolitho) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I (1600-1649). 1649)

Background imageCharles I Collection: Clothing during the Reigns of Charles I and II, and James II, (1640-1686), 1903, (1937)

Clothing during the Reigns of Charles I and II, and James II, (1640-1686), 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Background imageCharles I Collection: Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667. Creator: Peter Lely

Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667. Creator: Peter Lely
Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667

Background imageCharles I Collection: The Descent of Queen Elizabeth II and the crowns of her Royal forbears, Sovereigns

The Descent of Queen Elizabeth II and the crowns of her Royal forbears, Sovereigns of this Realm from William the Conqueror to Charles I (with the exception of Edward V

Background imageCharles I Collection: Cromwells Family, Interceding for the Life of Charles I (oil on canvas)

Cromwells Family, Interceding for the Life of Charles I (oil on canvas)
1154727 Cromwells Family, Interceding for the Life of Charles I (oil on canvas) by Fisk, William (1796-1872); 78.7x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageCharles I Collection: Double portrait of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthony van

Double portrait of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthony van, (Studio of)
Double portrait of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. Private Collection

Background imageCharles I Collection: Five Eldest Children of Charles I, 1637. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)

Five Eldest Children of Charles I, 1637. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
Five Eldest Children of Charles I, 1637. Found in the collection of the Royal Collection, London

Background imageCharles I Collection: Equestrian portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649) with M. de St Antoine, 1633

Equestrian portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649) with M. de St Antoine, 1633. Found in the collection of the Royal Collection, London

Background imageCharles I Collection: KING CHARLES I OF ENGLAND. (1600-1649). King of England, Scotland, and Ireland

KING CHARLES I OF ENGLAND. (1600-1649). King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1625-1649, with Sir Edward Walker: oil by an unknown artist

Background imageCharles I Collection: PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Commander of the army of King Charles I during the English Civil War

PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Commander of the army of King Charles I during the English Civil War. Contemporary English woodcut

Background imageCharles I Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, King of England, Cornelis van Dalen (I), 1612 - 1665

Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, King of England, Cornelis van Dalen (I), 1612 - 1665

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charlemagne

Charlemagne
6266285 Charlemagne; (add.info.: Charlemagne, aka Charles the Great and Charles I, 748-814. King of the Franks, King of the Lombards and Emperor of the Romans.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageCharles I Collection: Oliver Cromwell (1599 - 1658), 19th century (engraving)

Oliver Cromwell (1599 - 1658), 19th century (engraving)
2603847 Oliver Cromwell (1599 - 1658), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (1599 - 1658) English soldier and statesman, with his wife, standing in front a portrait of Charles I

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charlemagne and the viking invasions, c.1900 (chromo)

Charlemagne and the viking invasions, c.1900 (chromo)
3433704 Charlemagne and the viking invasions, c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: History. France. Charlemagne (Charles the Great) and the viking invasions in France (9th cent)

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin, c.1900 (chromo)

Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin, c.1900 (chromo)
3433708 Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin, c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: History. France. Charlemagne and the ecclesiastic Alcuin (8th cent. ) Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI.

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charles V of Germany. Charles V, 1500 - 1558

Charles V of Germany. Charles V, 1500 - 1558
3062207 Charles V of Germany. Charles V, 1500 - 1558.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor 1519 to 1558 and as Charles I, King of Spain 1516 to 1556)

Background imageCharles I Collection: Entry into Madrid on March 23, 1623 of the Prince of Wales future King Charles I of England

Entry into Madrid on March 23, 1623 of the Prince of Wales future King Charles I of England (engraving)
6266326 Entry into Madrid on March 23, 1623 of the Prince of Wales future King Charles I of England (engraving); (add.info.: After a 17th century work)

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charlemagne, the emperor with a flowery beard - Charlemagne, called the King with the Grizzly

Charlemagne, the emperor with a flowery beard - Charlemagne, called the King with the Grizzly Beard in the Song of
NWI4944174 Charlemagne, the emperor with a flowery beard - Charlemagne, called the King with the Grizzly Beard in the Song of Roland

Background imageCharles I Collection: Puritan satire on William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury

Puritan satire on William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury
3330050 Puritan satire on William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury; (add.info.: Puritan satire on William Laud (1573-1645) Archbishop of Canterbury and academic

Background imageCharles I Collection: John Hampden

John Hampden
5305086 John Hampden.; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of John Hampden (1595-1643) an English politician. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCharles I Collection: The Coronation of Charlemagne as Roman Emperor in 800 by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day

The Coronation of Charlemagne as Roman Emperor in 800 by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day
3506128 The Coronation of Charlemagne as Roman Emperor in 800 by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub

Background imageCharles I Collection: Henrietta Maria of France, 1609 to1669. Queen consort of England

Henrietta Maria of France, 1609 to1669. Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland as the wife of King Charles I
2915275 Henrietta Maria of France, 1609 to1669. Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland as the wife of King Charles I

Background imageCharles I Collection: Pope Leo III crowns the King Charlemagne, 800 (engraving)

Pope Leo III crowns the King Charlemagne, 800 (engraving)
6266162 Pope Leo III crowns the King Charlemagne, 800 (engraving); (add.info.: Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne Emperor of the Romans, December 25, 800 AD. Charlemagne aka Charles the Great, 748-814)

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father Pepin III the brief (714-768)

Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father Pepin III the brief (714-768)
NWI4944850 Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father Pepin III the brief (714-768) - Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks after the death of his father, Pepin III

Background imageCharles I Collection: The Edicts of Charles V, c1861. Creator: Jan August Hendrik Leys

The Edicts of Charles V, c1861. Creator: Jan August Hendrik Leys
The Edicts of Charles V, c1861. This scene is set in the artist's native Antwerp, identifiable because of the famous church spire in the distance

Background imageCharles I Collection: Portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), First Half of 17th cen

Portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), First Half of 17th cen.. Creator: Dyck, Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)
Portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), First Half of 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Background imageCharles I Collection: Jakob Fugger Burning His Numerous Promissory Notes before the Eyes of Emperor Charles V, 1868

Jakob Fugger Burning His Numerous Promissory Notes before the Eyes of Emperor Charles V, 1868. Private Collection

Background imageCharles I Collection: Three Christian Kings, 1567. Creator: Harmen Jansz Muller

Three Christian Kings, 1567. Creator: Harmen Jansz Muller
Three Christian Kings, 1567. From Nine Heroes

Background imageCharles I Collection: Portrait of Reinoud III of Brederode, c.1545. Creator: Jan van Scorel

Portrait of Reinoud III of Brederode, c.1545. Creator: Jan van Scorel
Portrait of Reinoud III of Brederode, c.1545. Other Title(s): Reinout III van Brederode (1493-1556), Lord of Vianen. Deacon in the Order of the Golden Fleece, Counselor and Chamberlain to Charles V

Background imageCharles I Collection: Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640

Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Creator: Frans Francken II
Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Other Title(s): Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V

Background imageCharles I Collection: Defeat of Wittekind near Bürberg, 1835. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Defeat of Wittekind near Bürberg, 1835. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Defeat of Wittekind near Burberg, 1835

Background imageCharles I Collection: Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, c.1550. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, c.1550

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charles V received by Francois I to the Abbey of Saint Denis, c. 1811

Charles V received by Francois I to the Abbey of Saint Denis, c. 1811. Creator: Gros, Antoine Jean, Baron (1771-1835)
Charles V received by Francois I to the Abbey of Saint Denis, c. 1811. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageCharles I Collection: Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, c.1530. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, c.1530. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, c.1530. Manner of Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen

Background imageCharles I Collection: Charles I (1084-1127), Count of Flanders, 1889. Creator: Vriendt, Albrecht de (1843-1900)

Charles I (1084-1127), Count of Flanders, 1889. Creator: Vriendt, Albrecht de (1843-1900)
Charles I (1084-1127), Count of Flanders, 1889. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageCharles I Collection: King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Boulogne, 1492. Creator: Master of the Strassburg Chronicle

King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Boulogne, 1492. Creator: Master of the Strassburg Chronicle
King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Boulogne, 1492

Background imageCharles I Collection: Successeur de Charlemagne, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier

Successeur de Charlemagne, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier
Successeur de Charlemagne, 1871. Successor of Charlemagne

Background imageCharles I Collection: Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : Robert le Pieux. Clovis. Saint Louis

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : Robert le Pieux. Clovis. Saint Louis
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : Robert le Pieux. Clovis. Saint Louis. Charlemagne, between 1873 and 1875. Grisaille design: Robert the Pious, Clovis, Saint Louis, Charlemagne

Background imageCharles I Collection: Mary, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Charles I. Berg

Mary, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Charles I. Berg
Mary, between 1900 and 1910. Woman posed as the Virgin Mary, head-and-shoulders with halo

Background imageCharles I Collection: Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: 'Here I stand, I can do no other', 1917

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other", 1917. Private Collection

Background imageCharles I Collection: Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), 1520. Creator: Hopfer, Daniel, the Elder (1470-1536)

Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), 1520. Creator: Hopfer, Daniel, the Elder (1470-1536)
Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), 1520. Private Collection

Background imageCharles I Collection: Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: 'Here I stand, I can do no other'

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other". Private Collection

Background imageCharles I Collection: Detailled sketch for the Pantheon: A bishop (the coronation of Charlemagne), c1884

Detailled sketch for the Pantheon: A bishop (the coronation of Charlemagne), c1884. Creator: Henri Leopold Levy
Detailled sketch for the Pantheon: A bishop (the coronation of Charlemagne), c1884

Background imageCharles I Collection: Esquisse pour le salon d'entrée de l'Hôtel de Ville : Paris et les Hautes Epoques... 1892

Esquisse pour le salon d'entrée de l'Hôtel de Ville : Paris et les Hautes Epoques... 1892
Esquisse pour le salon d'entree de l'Hotel de Ville : Paris et les Hautes Epoques ; L'epoque gallo-franque, 1892

Background imageCharles I Collection: Portrait of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (1600-1649), 1632

Portrait of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (1600-1649), 1632. Creator: Pot, Hendrik Gerritsz
Portrait of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (1600-1649), 1632. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageCharles I Collection: The Finding of the body of Charles the Bold after the Battle of Nancy, 1865

The Finding of the body of Charles the Bold after the Battle of Nancy, 1865. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nancy




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"Charles I: A Royal Legacy Captured in Art and History" Step back in time to the reign of Charles I, a pivotal figure in English history. This captivating collection of artworks offers a glimpse into the life and times of this enigmatic monarch. In "Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, " we witness a momentous encounter between the king and one of his most influential advisors. The artist's identity remains unknown, but their skillful portrayal transports us to c1850, immersing us in the political intrigue that surrounded Charles I. Another striking image is the "Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas" by Peter Lely. Painted in 1667, it captures an esteemed courtier who served under Charles I. Lely's masterful brushwork brings out every intricate detail, allowing us to appreciate both the subject's regal attire and dignified countenance. To further explore fashion during this era, "Clothing during the Reigns and II, and James II" provides valuable insights into sartorial trends from 1640-1686. This visual journey through time showcases how clothing reflected social status and cultural shifts under these three monarchs. One cannot discuss Charles I without acknowledging his turbulent relationship with Parliament. In "Cromwells Family Interceding for the Life of Charles I, " we witness a dramatic scene where Oliver Cromwell's family pleads for mercy on behalf of the condemned king. This powerful oil painting conveys both emotional intensity and historical significance. The royal couple takes center stage in "Double portrait of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. " Though attributed to Sir Anthony van Dyck's studio, this masterpiece exudes elegance as it immortalizes their union amidst opulent surroundings. A tender familial bond is captured beautifully in "Five Eldest Children of Charles I. " Van Dyck once again demonstrates his artistic prowess by portraying each child with remarkable individuality while maintaining an overall sense of unity.