Charles I: King and Collector

The story of the British monarch who created one of the most stupendous art collections ever assembled. Published to accompany the exhibition that brings together works by Van Dyck, Rubens, Titian, Holbein, Mantegna, and Rembrandt, among many others. A major BBC TV series on the Royal Collection and a documentary on Charles I is planned.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2018
Publisher: Royal Academy of Arts

King Charles I, who ruled from 1600 to 1649, assembled one of the most remarkable art collections in Europe during his reign. By the time of his passing, the collection boasted an impressive tally of 2,000 paintings and sculptures. The captivating book titled Charles I: King and Collector delves into the origins, assembly, and significance of this extraordinary collection. Authored by esteemed experts, the book offers authoritative essays that provide a revealing historical context for the formation of the King's taste. These essays meticulously analyze key areas of the collection, such as the Italian Renaissance, and explore how the paintings that Charles acquired influenced the contemporary artists he commissioned.

After Charles' execution, his collection was sold, and this book, which accompanies an exhibition, brings together the most important works of the collection in exquisite detail. The paintings featured in this publication, created by renowned artists like Van Dyck, Rubens, and Raphael, offer a unique glimpse into this fabled collection.

Weight: 1822g
Dimension: 307 x 252 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910350676