18th C Engraving – Sir Robert Strange after Van Dyck - Children of King Charles

Large and finely engraved 18th-century copperplate engraving by Sir Robert Strange , after the celebrated original painting by Sir Anthony van Dyck . This work depicts the three eldest children of King Charles I of England, a canonical royal portrait subject from Van Dyck's English period.

Strange was among the foremost engravers of the 18th century, admired for his ability to translate the elegance, softness, and painterly depth of Van Dyck's portraits into line engraving. His work was widely issued in Britain and on the Continent and remains highly regarded by collectors of Old Master prints.

This example is a strong, original antique impression , showing a clear plate mark and bearing the plate number "XIV" at the right margin, consistent with period publication. The impression is crisp, with excellent tonal range and fine detail throughout the figures, costumes, and background.