'The last moments of King Charles the First' Portrait Print
'The last moments of King Charles the First' NPG D32081
© National Portrait Gallery, London
by James Scott, published by Thomas Boys, published by Rittner & Goupil, after William Fisk
This print places the viewer face-to-face with Charles for the gruesome spectacle of his execution. He looks directly out with Christ-like calm amid the bustle on the scaffold. The nearness of the axe blade strikes a chilling note in expectation of what is about to happen.
William Fisk painted a number of historical scenes from the reign of Charles I. Although he studied contemporary portraits and costumes, drama and pathos are more important than historical correctness. For example, Oliver Cromwell was not... more
Extra small 102mm x 153mm £6.00
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