Henrettelsen af Karl I af England 1650 - 1699

"Henrettelsen af Karl I af England" (The Execution of Charles I of England) is an etching by Christian Rothgiesser, a Danish artist active in the 17th century. Created between 1650 and 1699, the artwork depicts the dramatic event of Charles I's execution in 1649. The detailed engraving shows a large crowd gathered in front of a building, witnessing the king kneeling before his executioners. The composition highlights the tragic scene with its intricate details and a sense of somber realism. The etching is currently part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen.