Charles I 1649

"Charles I" is a 1649 etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, a prolific Bohemian artist, depicting the executed King Charles I of England. The print, likely based on an original portrait by Anthony van Dyck, captures Charles's stern countenance and regal attire, highlighted by the embroidered star on his shoulder. Hollar's detailed style and the inscription "W: Hollar fecit, 1649" make this a valuable historical record of the monarch's reign and execution during the English Civil War. The print's relatively small dimensions - 5 13/16 x 4 1/8 inches - suggest its intended purpose as a personal memento or collectible.