LONDRES, Royaume-Uni — buste en marbre du prince Rupert du Rhin (1619-82) portant le col et le manteau de l'ordre de la Jarretière, exposé au British Museum. Le British Museum, situé dans le centre de Londres, abrite environ 8 millions d'œuvres consacrées à l'histoire et à la culture humaines dans sa collection permanente.
4476 x 6706 px | 37,9 x 56,8 cm | 14,9 x 22,4 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
18 octobre 2014
Lieu:
Bloomsbury, London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Informations supplémentaires:
Photograph by David Coleman. The marble bust of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, displayed in the British Museum, offers a compelling glimpse into 17th-century royal portraiture and sculpture. Prince Rupert (1619-1682), a prominent figure in British history, was a nephew of King Charles I and a key military leader during the English Civil War. The bust, crafted with meticulous detail, depicts the prince adorned with the prestigious collar and mantle of the Order of the Garter, England's highest order of chivalry. This artistic choice not only reflects Prince Rupert's elevated status but also serves as a testament to the intricate craftsmanship of Baroque-era sculptors. The Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, remains a symbol of honor and loyalty to the British Crown. Prince Rupert's life spanned a tumultuous period in English history, from the Civil War through the Restoration, and his roles as a Cavalier general, naval commander, and later, a patron of science and the arts, make him a figure of enduring historical interest. This bust, housed within the vast collections of the British Museum, contributes to the institution's mission of preserving and presenting human history and culture. Founded in 1753 and opened to the public in 1759, the British Museum has grown to become one of the world's preeminent cultural institutions, with its collection of approximately 8 million works spanning the breadth of human civilization.
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