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Charles I in the House of Commons (oil on canvas)
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Charles I in the House of Commons (oil on canvas)
XCF307322 Charles I in the House of Commons (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles I (1600-49); Speaker Lenthall asserted the privileges of the House of Commons when the king came to arrest five members for treason in 1642; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12841899
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English Civil War John Hampden John Pym Members Of Parliament Speaking Denzil Holles
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This print captures the historic moment when King Charles I entered the House of Commons in 1642, painted by an anonymous English artist in the 19th century. The tension and confrontation are palpable as Speaker Lenthall boldly asserts the privileges of the House while facing down the king who had come to arrest five members for treason. In this powerful oil on canvas composition, we see a group of male politicians, including John Pym, John Hampden, Arthur Haslerig, Denzil Holles, and William Strode standing resolutely together against their monarch. Their expressions convey determination and defiance as they engage in a heated exchange with Charles I. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of one of the pivotal moments that led to the English Civil War. It symbolizes not only political resistance but also represents a clash between absolute monarchy and parliamentary power. Preserved within a private collection, this artwork showcases exceptional detail and skillful brushwork characteristic of its time period. As it is now out of copyright, it continues to be appreciated for its historical significance and artistic merit. For those fascinated by history or intrigued by political struggles throughout time, this remarkable portrait offers an opportunity to delve into England's turbulent past through art's lens.
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