About this artwork

This is an interesting print as it is the reverse of the original version from Tragicum Theatrum - the fainting woman and executioner holding the King's head appear to the right side of the engraving, rather than to the left as seen in the version above.

Updated before 2020

  • artist:
  • title:
    Execution of Charles I
  • date created:
    17th century
  • materials:
    Etching on paper
  • measurements:
    Trimmed: 19.20 x 13.40 cm
  • object type:
  • credit line:
    Transferred from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
  • accession number:
    P 5020
  • gallery:
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