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Tag Archives: Anthony van Dyck
1655: Headless Horsemen
In the turmoil of the English Civil War (1642-1651), an engraving based on this portrait of King Charles I underwent a remarkable number of transformations. The original portrait was painted by Anthony van Dyck in 1633 (above). The French engraver … Continue reading →
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Tagged 17th Century, Anthony van Dyck, Art, Belgium, English Civil War, France, Great Britain, King Charles I, Law, Oliver Cromwell, Painting, Pierre Lombart, Portraits, Printmaking, Revolution
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