Description of historical painting

Allegory of Charles I of England and Henrietta of France in a Vanitas Oil on canvas painting as done by Frenchmen by the name of Simon Renard de Saint-Andre between the years of 1669 and 1677. The main purpose in evaluating this piece of work is to be aware and describe the physical features, content and symbolization of this painting. This will undoubtedly include the complexity of painting and historical content of the painting. Allegory of Charles …

…possible resurrection. Globe represents the opening of New World which is North America. All the objects tell the morality tale of life of King and Queen to the modern viewer. I think that this painting is a success because the painting is historically interesting , honorific document, an allegorical still-life rich in references and completly rendered. At first glance, I realized its historical background. Now I think it has much more to offer than just history.