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This work is one of four signed originals of a much-copied portrait showing Charles I bearded and defiantly wearing his hat before his judges. This version was reputedly painted for Sir John Carew, who was one of his opponents, but the image later became a Royalist icon. The date of 1648 on the picture is that of the Old Style calendar, in which the new year did not begin until March 25th, therefore the work was actually painted in 1649 (New Style). On 20th January 1649 Charles was committed for trial in Westminster Hall. John Bradshaw, the President of the Court, ordered a chair covered with crimson velvet for the King, who did not recognise the legality of the court (the inclusion of his silver-tipped cane alludes to that). A week later Charles was found guilty and was executed on 30th January.
Title
Charles I (1600–1649), at His Trial
Date
1648
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 110 x W 90 cm (E)
Accession number
353001
Acquisition method
on loan from the Trustees of Antony
Work type
Painting
National Trust, Antony
Torpoint, Cornwall PL11 2QA England
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