Artwork details · 2026-10-29

Charles I in Three Positions

by Sir Anthony Van Dyck · 1635

Charles I in Three Positions by Sir Anthony Van Dyck

Artist

Sir Anthony van Dyck was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.

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Artwork

Charles I in Three Positions, also known as the Triple Portrait of Charles I, is an oil painting of King Charles I of England painted in 1635–1636 by the Flemish artist Sir Anthony van Dyck, showing the King from three viewpoints: left full profile, face on, and right three-quarter profile. It is currently part of the Royal Collection.

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Artist
Sir Anthony Van Dyck
Year
1635
Movement
Baroque
Country
Belgium
Location
Royal Collection