Karl I af England tager i fængslet afsked med sine børn 1838

"Karl I af England tager i fængslet afsked med sine børn" is a painting by Danish artist Emil Andersen, painted in 1838, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. This historical painting depicts the poignant moment of King Charles I of England bidding farewell to his children before his execution in 1649. The scene is set in a somber, dimly lit room with a checkered floor, creating a sense of pathos and tragedy. The king is seated, surrounded by his weeping children, emphasizing the human cost of political conflict. Andersen's painting captures the emotional intensity of this pivotal moment in history.