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Charles I

Wenceslaus Hollar

Charles I

Wenceslaus Hollar
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

Silk and metal thread on silk

Current Location

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Story

Charles I by Wenceslaus Hollar.

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Thomas J.

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.