Here we go with another Preservation Society Portrait Challenge! Today we are featuring the portrait of King Charles I by Jacob the Elder van Oost, 17th century. To play, here are the rules: 1. Find three things/props in your house at this very moment 2. Recreate the portrait with those objects 3. Take a photo and post it to your social media 4. Tag newport_mansions Want to learn more about this painting? This portrait of an English king hangs in the French-inspired Marble House. Charles I is depicted in armor with his left hand on a baton while his right hand rests on what some scholars believe to be a crystal ball, but may be a round glass flask. This portrait is attributed to Jacob van Oost the Elder, who was a follower of and copied the work of famous portraitist Anthony van Dyck. Look at the colors. Why do you suppose the artist chose a warm and dark color palette? How does this painting convey power? What does the painting tell you about history? If you were royalty, how wou...