King Charles I

Sitterback to top

• King Charles I (1600-1649), Reigned 1625-49. Sitter associated with 331 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6233 portraits.

This portraitback to top

A portrait painted before the Civil War, showing the King enjoying a favourite pursuit: 'he rode well and distinguished himself at tennis and at the tilting (jousting) yard'.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 115

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Landscapes
• Pets and animals