Hubert Le Sueur's King Charles I Sculpture | HENI Talks

Today, HENI Talks is presented by Timothy Revell, art historian at the National Gallery, London. In this HENI Talk, Timothy Revell explores the iconic sculpture of Charles I in Trafalgar Square, London’s oldest bronze sculpture, and exemplifies the story of the execution of Charles I and the Restoration of the monarchy. He highlights the pivotal positioning of the sculpture and its orientation, shedding light on its legacy and its deep roots in Roman tradition. ----------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to 17th-century Britain 00:15 The statue of Charles I 00:34 Background: Charles I’s personal rule 00:53 Analysis of the sculpture 01:17 Depicting a monarch 01:48 Accusations of popery 02:27 The Civil War and execution of Charles I 03:09 How the statue survived 03:28 The plinth 04:11 The location 04:42 Influence: an equestrian tradition 🎥 Presented by HENI Talks — films that bring art, design, and architecture to life. 🔔 Subscribe for more films on art, architecture, and culture:    / @henitalks   👍 Like, comment, and share to support our work! 🌐 Learn more: Web — https://heni.com/ Instagram —   / heni   TikTok —   / heni   X — https://x.com/heni Produced by HENI Talks #henitalks #publicart #sculpture #monarchy #kingcharles