Published by Continental Art Co., Chicago
THE CHILDREN OF CHARLES I."
Original painting by Anthony Van Dyck, the
celebrated Flemish artist, hangs in the Dresden
Gallery.
The various groups in which Van Dyck painted the children of
Charies I. are among the most charming things which the master
produced during his residence in England. He always treated
them as if he loved his work. The dates of these groups are very
indefinite, but this one, the gem of them all, probably was painted
in 1635.
At sixteen Van Dyck entered the studio of Rubens as his pupil
and assistant. His talent developed with astonishing rapidity.
The esteem in which Rubens held him showed itself in numerous
acts of kindness. He was knighted by Charles I. of England and
appointed court painter. He lived far beyond his means and
finally presented his unpaid claims to the King. These claims
were but partially satisfied, when he went to France hoping to
obtain the commission to paint the galleries of the Louvre. Dis-
appointed and in broken health he returned to England and died
soon after.
Born in Antwerp, March, 1599; died in London, December, 1641.
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