Anthony van Dyck – Charles I in Three Positions (c.1635) canvas with Floater frame
Charles I in Three Positions (circa 1635) by Anthony van Dyck is an iconic triple portrait of the English monarch. Painted as a reference for Gian Lorenzo Bernini to sculpt a bust of the king, this artwork reveals Charles I from three angles—left profile, full face, and right profile. The composition highlights royal dignity, the intricate lace and fashion of the time, and Van Dyck's mastery in court portraiture.
Anthony van Dyck – Charles I in Three Positions (c.1635) canvas with Floater frame
Charles I in Three Positions (circa 1635) by Anthony van Dyck is an iconic triple portrait of the English monarch. Painted as a reference for Gian Lorenzo Bernini to sculpt a bust of the king, this artwork reveals Charles I from three angles—left profile, full face, and right profile. The composition highlights royal dignity, the intricate lace and fashion of the time, and Van Dyck's mastery in court portraiture.