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Anthony van Dyck, Henrietta Maria with Sir Jeffrey Hudson (detail)

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Henrietta Maria: the queen behind Charles I’s collection

Charles I might have had a keen eye for art, but his queen’s eye was sharper and far more sophisticated. With the couple’s extraordinary art collection currently on display at the RA, the consort’s biographer Erin Griffey explores her life, style and legacy.
Anthony van Dyck, Charles I and Henrietta Maria Holding a Laurel Wreath (detail)

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Princes and painters: a who’s who of Charles I’s court

Before you visit our blockbuster ‘Charles I’ exhibition, refresh your knowledge of Stuart history with our introduction to all the major players surrounding the King, matching up big names with impeccably painted faces.

Anthony van Dyck, Charles I in the Hunting Field (detail)

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7 years ago

The life of Charles I: King, collector, tastemaker, traitor

Political turmoil in 17th-century Europe threw up exciting pickings for Charles I’s art collection. But after a civil war that led to his execution, his masterpieces were dispersed across the globe. Here, Jenny Uglow introduces our show finally reuniting the king’s treasures.