The Five Eldest Children of Charles I, Group portrait of King Charles I's five oldest children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Mary, Princess Royal; James, Duke of York; Princess Elizabeth; and princess Anne. Young Charles II is depicted with his hands on the head of a Mastiff, signifying his innate authority. Both he and Mary look directly at the viewer while the other children fidget. A small King Charles Spaniel sits in the front right. In the background sits a table with a bowl of fruit and gold jug and behind that is an open curtain revealing a landscape., 1637
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.0682; Other stamp identifier: CV Stamp; Public Notes:
Dates
- Creation: 1637
Creator
- Anthony Van Dyck (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Biographical / Historical
Subjects: Portraits; King Charles II; Group Portraits; King Charles I; Dogs; Children; School: Flemish; Style period: Baroque; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings
Full Extent
1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 7.8; Image width (in.): 9.5in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: oil paint; Physical condition: mounted; curling; bent; yellowing; Print type: toned black and white; Support: canvas
General
Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: Regis Magnae Britaniae/ Proles/ Princeps Carolus Natus 29 Maii 1630/ la cobus Dux Eboracencis Natus 14 Octob: 1633/ Princeps Maria Nata 4 Novemb: 1631/ Princeps Elizabeth Nata 28 Decemb 1635/ Princeps Anna Nata 17 Marti 1636/7.; Anthony Van Dyck Eques Fecit/ 1637; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: signature; text; Inscription position: Center left; Upper left corner; Inscription translation text: King of Great Britain/ Children/ Prince Charles was born May 29, 1630/ James Duke of York was born October 14, 1633/ Princess Mary was born November 4, 1631/ Princess Elizabeth was born December 28, 1635/ Princess Anne was born March 17, 1636/7.; Made by Anthony Van Dyck; Inscription translation text language: English; Inscription translation text type: translation
Source
- The Royal Collection, London, England (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
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