Charles II, 1630-1685
A late copy based on a portrait type by Sir Peter Lely of around 1675, of which many copies and variants exist. He wears a black wig, a tied lace cravat and a breastplate over a yellow embroidered coat. A chain on the breastplate supports a badge which appears to be the George of the Order of the Garter. The same head was used by Lely for other designs including three-quarter and full-lengths.
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Object Details
ID: | BHC2608 |
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Collection: | Fine art |
Type: | Painting |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Lely, Peter |
Date made: | circa 1675 |
People: | King Charles II |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Painting: 762 mm x 635 mm |