Created by British artist Jonathan Yeo, the larger-than-life artwork measures about 8.5 by 6.5 feet.
His face is the only part of the painting that is not clouded by the crimson hues.
After jointly revealing the image onInstagram, commenters shared what the colors looked like to them.
It looks like hes bathing in blood, wrote one user.
Another added, Im sorry but his portrait looks like hes in hell.
CNN royal historian Kate Williamsquotedsomeone who compared it to a poster for a horror film.
Yeo began the portrait in June 2021, when Charles was still Prince of Wales.
However, the butterfly metaphorwhich Yeosaidwas suggested by Charles himselfwas also received tepidly.
Ultimately, King Charles and his wife Camilla seem to be happy with the portrait.
The portrait is currently on public display at the Philip Mould Gallery in London until June 14, 2024.
Today, The King unveiled a new portrait by@RealJonathanYeoat Buckingham Palace.
The painting commissioned by The Drapers Company is the first official portrait to be completed since His Majestys Coronation.
The facial expression Yeo captured is incredible.
