Bust of Charles I | |
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![]() Painted portrait used for the sculpture | |
Artist | Gian Lorenzo Bernini |
Year | 1635-40 |
Catalogue | 39 |
Type | Sculpture |
Medium | Marble |
Subject | Charles I of England |
Dimensions | Over life-size |
Condition | destroyed |
Location | Whitehall Palace, London |
Preceded by | Statue of Pope Urban VIII |
Followed by | Bust of Thomas Baker |
The Bust of Charles I was a sculptural bust produced by the Italian artist Gianlorenzo Bernini which according to one historian, "set the visual conventions for centuries … [establishing itself as] the official portrait of secular absolutism.".[1] The sculpture was of the then king Charles I of England, who wrote to Bernini that the artist's name was "exalted above those of all men of talent who have exercised your profession.".[2]