English Monarch Collection

Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), 1631-1635. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), 1631-1635. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Double portrait of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthony van, (Studio of)
Double portrait of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. Private Collection

Five Eldest Children of Charles I, 1637. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
Five Eldest Children of Charles I, 1637. Found in the collection of the Royal Collection, London

Equestrian portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649) with M. de St Antoine, 1633. Found in the collection of the Royal Collection, London

Portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), First Half of 17th cen.. Creator: Dyck, Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)
Portrait of Charles I, King of England (1600-1649), First Half of 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Portrait of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (1600-1649), 1632. Creator: Pot, Hendrik Gerritsz
Portrait of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (1600-1649), 1632. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

High Court of Justice for the trial of King Charles I of England on January 4, 1649, 1684. Private Collection

Charles I as prince of Wales, c. 1617. Artist: Somer, Paul van (c. 1576-1621)
Charles I as prince of Wales, c. 1617. Found in the collection of Fundacion Yannick y Ben Jakober, Alcudia

Equestrian Portrait of Charles I (Charles I on Horseback). Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)
Equestrian Portrait of Charles I (Charles I on Horseback). Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria of France (1609-1669). Private Collection

The Eve of the Battle of Edge Hill, 1642, 1845. Artist: Landseer, Charles (1799-1879)
The Eve of the Battle of Edge Hill, 1642, 1845. Found in the collection of Walker Art Gallery

John de Mandeville taking leave of King Edward III (1312-77) before his departure
XJF193887 John de Mandeville taking leave of King Edward III (1312-77) before his departure, from Merveilles du Monde, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance

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"Exploring the Reign of English Monarch, Charles I: A Glimpse into Royal Portraits and Historical Events" Step back in time to the 17th century as we delve into the captivating world of English monarch, Charles I. This enigmatic ruler, who reigned from 1600 to 1649, left an indelible mark on history. Through a series of remarkable portraits by renowned artist Sir Anthonis van Dyck and other talented painters, we gain insight into his life and tumultuous times. One such portrait is "Double Portrait of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, " which showcases their regal splendor. Painted by Sir Anthony van Dyck's studio, it captures the couple's elegance and power. In another masterpiece titled "Five Eldest Children of Charles I, " also painted by Van Dyck, we witness a tender family moment frozen in time. The painting immortalizes the love between father and children amidst political turmoil. An equestrian portrait entitled "Charles I with M. De St Antoine" portrays the king's majestic presence alongside his trusted companion. Created in 1633 by Van Dyck himself, this artwork symbolizes both strength and loyalty. Moving beyond royal portraiture, let us not forget Queen Elizabeth I – one of England's most iconic rulers – depicted in a stunning oil painting from around 1558. Her reign paved the way for her successors like Charles I. However, not all was grandeur during this period; dark events unfolded too. The High Court of Justice trial held on January 4th, 1649 marked a pivotal moment when King Charles I faced charges that would ultimately lead to his execution years later. The haunting depiction titled "Execution of Charles I" by Paul Haendler transports us to that fateful day in history when England witnessed its first regicide—a solemn reminder of how power can be challenged even within the monarchy.