Equestrian Statue of King Charles I at Charing Cross — Wenceslaus Hollar | DiscoverArt

Wenceslaus Hollar

Equestrian Statue of King Charles I at Charing Cross

ca. 1660

Etching and engraving; sixth state of seven

36.4 × 29.1 cm (14.3 × 11.5 in)

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