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Charles I, in Carisbrooke Castle, 1648 (engraving)
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Charles I, in Carisbrooke Castle, 1648 (engraving)
3629278 Charles I, in Carisbrooke Castle, 1648 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I in Carisbrooke Castle, 1648. Illustration for The Pictorial Press its Origins and Progress by Mason Jackson (Hurst and Blackett, 1885). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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This engraving, titled "Charles I, in Carisbrooke Castle, 1648" transports us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts the ill-fated King Charles I during his imprisonment at Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print now resides in a private collection. The engraving was originally featured as an illustration for Mason Jackson's book "The Pictorial Press its Origins and Progress" published by Hurst and Blackett in 1885. This digitally cleaned version allows us to appreciate the intricate details of the woodcut technique used to bring this historical scene to life. In this powerful image, we see King Charles I standing within the walls of Carisbrooke Castle, his regal presence juxtaposed against the somber surroundings. His expression is one of contemplation and resilience as he gazes into the distance. It serves as a poignant reminder of his turbulent reign and ultimate fate. This engraving also highlights how newspapers and magazines played a crucial role in disseminating information through visual storytelling during that era. By incorporating illustrations like these woodcuts into their pages, early journalists aimed to captivate readers' attention while conveying important events from history. As we behold this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported back to a pivotal moment in time when journalism began embracing visual elements alongside written narratives – forever shaping our understanding of history
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