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Charles I, King of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland|Simon Gribelin II|Peter Paul Rubens|James I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland

James I appointing Charles as King of Scotland at center, Minerva spearing Ignorance at right, and Hercules beating Envy at left

1720
Engraving
31.8 × 46.3 cm (12.5 × 18.2 in)

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