Equestrian Portrait of Charles I
Anthony van Dyck · 1637
Why it's great
King Charles I rides a gray horse in a grand portrait by Anthony van Dyck of about 1637. Van Dyck, the king's court painter, made the short king look tall and noble, and the portrait shows the style of rule that led to the civil war.
🏛️ Part of history
The English Civil War (1642–1688) — King Charles I rides a gray horse in a grand portrait by Anthony van Dyck of about 1637.
Where to see it
📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.
Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.
Anthony van Dyck was a Flemish painter born in Antwerp in 1599. He was Rubens's most gifted assistant, traveled to Italy, and in 1632 moved to London as court painter to King Charles I, where he set the style for English portraits. He died in London in 1641 at the age of 42.
