Charles I and Henrietta Maria Facing to the Left [right half]
1551 to 1600
![Charles I and Henrietta Maria Facing to the Left [right half] by Style of Simon de Passe](https://images.artheonmuseum.org/nga/thumb/charles-i-and-henrietta-maria-facing-to-the-left-nga-11828.webp)
Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal
Dimensions
diameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1943.3.9314.b
Art Historical Context
This delicate engraving, in the style of Dutch master Simon van de Passe, the right half of a featuring King Charles I of England and his queen, Henrietta Maria, facing left. Created between 1551 and 1600 as a print pulled from a silver, it measures just 2.4 cm in diameter—a tiny gem from the National Gallery of Art's Rosenwald Collection in the Prints department. Van de Passe, renowned for his intricate portrait engravings of European royalty, influenced this work's fine lines and detailed rendering, showcasing the elegance of early modern medal-making techniques. Historically, this piece re...