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.
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.