Charles I (1600–1649), King of England

Daniël Mijtens

1629 · Oil on canvas · European Paintings

Born in Delft, Mijtens, or Mytens, had settled in London by 1618. He became court painter to James I in 1621 and also held the title under Charles I (1600-1649), until 1634, by which time Anthony van Dyck was reestablished in England. This is the prime, 1629 version of a standard full-length royal portrait type, with fine, detailed drapery painting and minor adjustments to various contours made by the artist.

Artist

Daniël Mijtens

Date

1629

Medium

Oil on canvas

Department

European Paintings

Credit line

Gift of George A. Hearn, 1906