Name the earl who took lead in art-collection during the reign of Charles I [MEG 101 Prerestoration]

The earl who took the lead in art-collection during the reign of Charles I was Thomas Howard, the 21st Earl of Arundel. He was one of the most prominent art collectors of his time and he amassed a large and diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks from around Europe. He was particularly interested in the art of ancient Greece and Rome, and he played a key role in bringing many important works of classical art to England. He also acquired many important works by contemporary artists, including Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, and Rembrandt van Rijn. The collection of the Earl of Arundel was later dispersed, but many of the works he acquired remain in public and private collections around the world.