Lisa Rocha


                                   EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT OF CHARLES I


                This portrait of Charles I is on display at the National Gallery, London. It is an oil on

   canvas 367 cm x 292.1 cm. It was painted in the English countryside. The artist is Anthony 

   van Dyck, c. 1637-8. The king sits in a regal pose with a spectator holding his plumed helmet waiting 

   to pass it to him.

   The King was later found guilty of being a traitor, a tyrant, and a murderer by the English

    Parliament. He was subsequently executed at the age of 48 for his crimes.

  I like this portrait because of the outdoor setting with the horse who is painted showing he

   is ready to prance around to show off a bit for the king before they start riding.

   I also like the large expanse of blue sky and trees in the background showing the fading   

   daylight which is one of my favorite times of the day. 


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https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/anthony-van-dyck-equestrian-portrait-of-charles-i

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  1. Jade StoneMarch 5, 2024 at 1:10 AM

    I agree, horses are amazing creatures. I really enjoy the way the artist was able to capture the detail of the steed's muscles. Even though the portrait is somewhat in the shade, the armor glistens and the horse shines in sunlight. You can almost feel the light breeze going through the trees. I almost didn't see the stable hand in the shadow if it weren't for the red tones. What do you think of the way King Charles I face is depicted? Interesting facts about his execution.

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